Lions send local teen on trip of a lifetime
Jaime Smith (16) traveled to Germany this past June thanks to the generosity of the Strathmore Lions Club and the Lions International Youth Camps and Exchange (YCE) program. Jaime saidRead More »
CTR school division begins educational year with new superintendent
Having welcomed their new Superintendent of Schools to the school division in June, Christ the Redeemer is excited to start the new educational year with Andrea Holowka at the helm. Read More »
GHSD new superintendent looking forward to first year in the chair
Jeff Grimsdale is preparing to begin his first year as superintendent of schools for the Golden Hills School Division, having taken over for Bevan Daverne, who retired in June. ServingRead More »
True North hosting gala to celebrate local achievement
True North, the organization recently rebranded from being the Wheatland Crisis Society, is hosting a gala to celebrate 30 years of working to end abuse within the local community. “WeRead More »
Coun. Richard Wegener hosting second community charity challenge
Similar to last year around Christmas, Town of Strathmore Coun. Richard Wegener is running another community charity challenge, this time in support of the Wheatland County Food Bank. “The thoughtRead More »
Roots of Empathy programming returning to Strathmore schools
The Roots of Empathy program is once again returning to Strathmore schools this year to help teach kids empathy toward both others, as well as themselves. In the classroom setting,Read More »
Overdose Awareness Day recognized in Strathmore
Despite adverse weather conditions, a group of Strathmore community members gathered in Kinsmen Park, Aug. 31 to host a vigil for Overdose Awareness Day. Aug. 31 is recognized annually asRead More »
Alberta transitions provider of laboratory services
Laboratory services in Strathmore, as well as those across the province are being transferred by the provincial government from DynaLIFE to Alberta Precision Laboratories in an effort to reduce waitRead More »
Harvest binding and stooking
Alberta Carriage Supply, in conjunction with Eau Claire Distillery, hosted an event, Aug. 26, to bind barley and get it ready for threshing at a later date. Cheri Hamelin, officeRead More »
Siksika Nation to have new dog sanctuary
Siksika Nation will soon have a new sanctuary for stray and neglected dogs to help them find a forever home. Wayne Solway and his husband are working with local animalRead More »
County accepts LPRT decision
Wheatland County council voted Aug. 15 during the regular meeting of council to not appeal the Land and Property Rights Tribunal’s (LPRT) decision regarding a proposed abattoir within the county. Read More »