Town looks for solutions
Town of Strathmore council will debate open hours for the Kinsmen Park pavilion, as well as increased law enforcement in the area. During the Oct. 11 Committee of the WholeRead More »
Town to discuss Seniors Property Tax Rebate program
The Town of Strathmore is discussing potential changes to its Seniors Property Tax Rebate program, which is aimed to make the program more accessible and friendly to residents. The SeniorsRead More »
County passes first reading for Speargrass land redesignation
During the Oct. 3, regular meeting of Wheatland County council, first reading was given to Bylaw 2023-14, and a public hearing was scheduled to discuss the bylaw. Bylaw 2023-14 isRead More »
Strathmore Library hosts first poetry slam
The Strathmore Municipal Library hosted its first poetry slam, Oct. 14, partnering with local youth, Michael Ajirireloja, for enthusiasts in the community to come out and have a space toRead More »
Town discusses amending cemetery bylaw
The Town of Strathmore will consider amending the local cemetery bylaw, following a presentation to the Committee of the Whole, Oct. 11. “When people are at a heightened emotional state,Read More »
County amends procedural bylaw
Wheatland County Council gave third reading to Procedure Bylaw 2023-03, being an amendment to council’s process, during the Oct. 3, regular meeting of council. During the Sept. 19, regular meetingRead More »
A major victory for the Alberta economy
ed that the federal government’s Bill C-69 – also known as the “no more pipelines” act – is unconstitutional. This was a major victory for Alberta’s economy and Alberta’s provincialRead More »
MP Martin Shields weighs in on Supreme Court Decision
Martin Shields, Member of Parliament for Bow River released the following statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Unconstitutionality of the Federal Impact Assessment Act: “(On Oct. 13), theRead More »
Local couple auctions off memorabilia
Dan and Donna Specht hosted an online auction in late September, selling off their impressive lifelong collection of John Deere models and collectibles. The longtime residents of Strathmore saidRead More »
ASB may be delegated authority to declare agricultural disasters
The Agriculture Service Board has directed county administration to draft a revision to Bylaw 2019-19, adding a clause to delegate authority to the board to declare agricultural disasters within WheatlandRead More »
Siksika to see construction of 3D printed transitional housing
As of Oct. 16, work will begin to start 3D printing a set of fourplexes on Siksika Nation, which will mark the largest project of this type in Canada toRead More »