Rocky View Schools names new high school in Langdon
The Rocky View Schools board of trustees, on Feb. 15, approved Horseshoe Crossing High School as the name for Langdon’s new school currently under construction. “That came from the workRead More »
CGC announces land acquisition for wallboard manufacturing plant
CGC Inc. announced the acquisition of the land which will be occupied by their wallboard manufacturing plant, Feb. 20 within Wheatland County. The project was announced in July 2022, toRead More »
Preparing for the wildfire season
This past week, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season in a proactive approach and requested funding for 100 new wildland firefightersRead More »
Ag Society expands its horizons
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society announced, Feb. 15, its campaign to raise funds for the construction of a Western Events and Cultural Centre in Wheatland County. An announcement eventRead More »
Kakato’si Kristian Ayoungman Foundation announced
Melodie Ayoungman, who spearheaded the creation of the Lead By Example powwow in 2023, announced alongside a board of directors, the creation of the Kakato’si Kristian Ayoungman Foundation. The announcementRead More »
Sacred Heart Church celebrates Mardi Gras
The night before Ash Wednesday, which marked the beginning of Lent for the Catholic faith, the Sacred Heart Church hosted a pancake dinner at Holy Cross Collegiate to celebrate MardiRead More »
Shasta Seniors Living presents long-term care facility update to county
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Doug Murphy, president and CEO of Shasta Seniors Living, presented to the Wheatland County Public Presentation Committee. The purpose of the presentation was to provide anRead More »
Vault Cultural Collective hosts Kyle Brittain to speak about high-impact weather
Kyle Brittain, a freelance video journalist and storm chaser, gave a presentation at The Vault Cultural Collective, Feb. 16, about his adventures, and extreme weather events across Canada. His presentationRead More »
Premier Smith to attend Surface Rights Society AGM
The Wheatland and Area Surface Rights Society will be hosting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at their Annual General Meeting (AGM), March 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Standard Hall.Read More »
Hospice Society provides update to County PPC
Joni McNeely, president of the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society, presented to the Wheatland County Public Presentation Committee, Feb. 13, regarding the progress of their ongoing build project. The facility,Read More »
Library hosts assorted activities for reading week
The Strathmore Municipal Library hosted a variety of activities geared towards students during the annual Reading Week. The timing of Reading Week also coincided with Freedom to Read Week, whichRead More »