Carbon tax making life harder
I hope all those celebrating had a wonderful Father’s Day with their families this weekend. Since being back from session, I continue to meet residents across our constituency and attendRead More »
Town under Stage 4 water use restrictions
Following the critical water line break in Calgary along 16 Ave, Strathmore has implemented Stage 4 water use restrictions in line with the city as the state of emergency continues.Read More »
Second annual Lead By Example Powwow takes over Ag Grounds
The second annual Lead By Example Powwow was hosted at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds, June 7-9, inviting both the local community, and folks from across North America. Read More »
Strathmore Legion commemorates 80th D-Day anniversary
The Strathmore Legion hosted a memorial event, June 6, to recognize the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when allied soldiers invaded Normandy in Operation Overlord during WW2. “This is a commemorationRead More »
RCMP respond to male in distress at Kinsman Lake
On June 6, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Strathmore RCMP were dispatched to Kinsman Lake to a report of a male who was struggling in the lake and disappeared below theRead More »
Town approves renewal of Urban Hen bylaw
Town of Strathmore council approved the renewal and continuation of the Urban Hen Bylaw, 24-11, during the June 5 regular meeting of council. The bylaw was initially established May 2022,Read More »
Town debates ongoing feasibility of senior’s lodge project
The Town of Strathmore heard a presentation by Coun. Jason Montgomery regarding the ongoing proposed lodge and hospice project during the June 5 regular meeting. Mayor Pat Fule originally opposedRead More »
Town, County to host IDP, ICF information session
The Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County have announced the draft of their Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is ready for review. Strathmore and Wheatland County began their collaborative process toRead More »
County passes Regional Emergency Bylaw amendments
Wheatland County council passed all three readings for bylaw 2024-16, being their Regional Emergency Bylaw during the June 4 regular meeting. It was the recommendation of county administration that councilRead More »
Progress has been made in a year
In last week’s column, I discussed the progress made since May 29, 2023, when Albertans entrusted the United Conservative government with the responsibility to lead this remarkable province. Since then,Read More »
New permanent laboratoryservices open in Strathmore
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the local Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) in Strathmore has moved to a larger, permanent location. The new lab is located at 299 Edgefield Place,Read More »