Terry Fox Run gearing up for annual event in Strathmore
As the time of year once again nears, the team behind the Strathmore Terry Fox Run is gearing up to host the event, and break their fundraising record. The eventRead More »
County approves land use redesignation of De Havilland development
The next step in the development of De Havilland’s aircraft campus has been approved by the county, as amendments to land use bylaws 2022-28 and 2022-29. The former, amending theRead More »
Strathmore among several Alberta municipalities to benefit from online grocery service
Strathmore residents are now able to take advantage of a new way to shop for groceries, via a delivery fulfilment center operating out of Rocky View County. Empire Company LimitedRead More »
Strathmore DQ raises close to $9,000 during Miracle Treat Day
The Strathmore Dairy Queen hosted their annual Miracle Treat Day, Aug. 10, to raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Calgary. Every Miracle Treat Day, all proceeds from blizzard salesRead More »
Library extends duration of regular book sale this summer
The Strathmore Municipal Library decided to extend its July book sale into August to continue the effort to provide the community with affordable literature as well as to raise fundsRead More »
Wilder Institute welcomes marmot pups at new Wheatland County facility
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are excited to have six successful litters of Vancouver Island Marmots born this year, totaling 17 new pups. This is the first year the team welcomedRead More »
Slaughterhouse in county to proceed despite opposition
Despite opposition from residents, and an initially defeated proposal before the Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), the construction and operation of a beef abattoir will proceed. The County MPCRead More »
Construction begins on Archie Klaiber Trail, Lakeside Boulevard intersection
Construction has begun on the new set of traffic lights on the Archie Klaiber Trail and Lakeside Boulevard intersection, which is anticipated to be completed for the end of September. Read More »
County to potentially benefit from provincial hydrogen investment
Wheatland County’s interest in the hydrogen market may soon see supporting investment by the Alberta Government, following the announcement of $45 million budgeted for the industry. The Government of AlbertaRead More »
Super Stampede!
The 57th annual Strathmore Stampede turned out to being a smashing success over the Heritage Day’s long weekend, Aug. 4-7. Ryan Schmidt, president and CEO of the Strathmore Agricultural Society,Read More »
Knight crowned as newest Strathmore Stampede champion
Ross Knight knew what he had to do. Heading into the final day of racing at the Strathmore Stampede, Knight was leading fellow chuckwagon driver Chad Fike by slightly moreRead More »