Empowering students
With back-to-school shopping and preparations in full swing, I thought it timely to share some updates on education. Alongside our education partners, Alberta’s government is continuing to modernize the education… Read More »
WAHS harvests farming for hospice crop
The Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) hosted their harvest event, Aug. 15, as well as a meal in the field, celebrating the rye crop and fundraising efforts this season. … Read More »
Strathmore Ag Society hosts annual rodeo school
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society hosted their annual rodeo school, Aug. 12-15, at their rodeo grounds once again, inviting kids to come out and get an introduction to, or… Read More »
AUPE rally hosted in Strathmore
Members from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) rallied in Strathmore, Aug. 15, to raise awareness for their members currently fighting for better wages with their employers. “Today is… Read More »
County council to evaluate how fire ban areas are determined
Wheatland County council has directed administration to bring forward a report on fire bans to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Discussion suggesting the report was introduced to council… Read More »
Local documentary in the works about CPR Demonstration Farm
A local film is being made about the Canadian Pacific Railway demonstration farm in Strathmore, with ambitions for release next year. The farm was established in 1908, being the first… Read More »
RCMP manhunt for shooting suspect continues
Alberta RCMP have confirmed the search for Elijah Blake Strawberry, one of the suspects in the Rocky View Shooting, Aug. 6, is still ongoing. Police have released they believe Strawberry… Read More »
Lakewood hosts opportunity for $50,000 prize towards new homeowner
Lakewood of Strathmore hosted the conclusion of a contest to win $50,000 towards the purchase of a property in Lakewood, Aug. 18. “Over the last almost four months, we have… Read More »
The Alberta advantage
Alberta is booming, leading Canada in job creation and capital investments, and our government is laser-focused on maintaining Alberta’s competitive advantage, to ensure businesses and industry are able to thrive,… Read More »
SWCC returning local trade show for third year
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is bringing back their annual trade show for the third year running, this time to be hosted at the Strathmore Civic Centre. Cody… Read More »
Celebrating pigs
Christina Stender, the powerhouse behind Eh Farms, is getting her farm and her red Mangalitsa ready for the fourth annual PigStock happening on Aug. 17. The event started after Stender… Read More »