Celebrating excellence
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is excited to announce the return of their annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA), this time being hosted in person. Strathmore’s BEA is stillRead More »
County Council approves interim capital, operational budgets
Wheatland County council has approved administration’s proposed interim capital and operating budgets for 2023-25, and 2027 as was presented during the most recent regular meeting. The county had originally begunRead More »
County approves joint QMP for local fire services
Wheatland County council has approved a joint Quality Management Plan (QMP) between county fire services, and the Villages of Standard and Hussar. Cindy Ramsay, fire prevention officer with the county’sRead More »
Strathmore Fire Department talks year end
Chief of Strathmore’s local fire department, David Sturgeon, reflected on the past year as 2022 drew to a close. He explained the fire department introduced a number of new thingsRead More »
Strathmore RCMP reflects on 2022
According to Staff Sgt. Mark Wielgosz with Strathmore RCMP, 2022 was generally a return to normalcy for the local police service. He explained, though not regarding the exact statistics, localRead More »
MLA Aheer looks back on 2022
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer reviewed her final complete year serving as MLA of the local riding, before she bows out come the next election. “This riding is full of activated,Read More »
Climbing High Farms offering alternative for Christmas tree disposal
With the holiday season coming to an end and Christmas trees needing to be cleared out, Climbing High Farms is offering a solution for a quick and responsible disposal. WhileRead More »
Strathmore community honours loved ones with Tree of Hope
For over 25 years, community members in Strathmore have honoured their loved ones by donating to the Strathmore District Health Foundation’s Tree of Hope campaign each winter. This year’s treeRead More »
Mayor looks forward to 2023
Town of Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule reflected on the past year, remarking on just how much has been accomplished for the betterment of the town. “It was a good year,Read More »
Martin Shields talks end of year for 2022
With 2022 coming to a close, Bow River Riding MP Martin Shields spoke to recap the past year as he continued to serve in his office. “When we talk aboutRead More »
Strathmore RCMP involved in Christmas morning shooting
A Strathmore RCMP officer was involved in an incident during which a firearm was discharged at a local gas station, early Christmas morning. According to a release, local RCMP wereRead More »