Moving with a clear purpose
Some announcements are about investments, others are about direction, and this week is about both. Alberta’s government is moving with clear purpose to strengthen Alberta’s economic future, expand access toRead More »
County passes master schedule of fees
Wheatland County unanimously passed its Master Schedule of Fees bylaw for the fiscal year during the April 7 meeting, where all three readings were conducted. The updated bylaw contains severalRead More »
Town disentombs cemetery bylaw debate
The Town of Strathmore’s local cemetery bylaw is returning to the discussion table, aiming to better align with provincial legislation, as well as to address ongoing operational challenges. Donna McCallum,Read More »
County reviews 2025 audit report
Wheatland County has completed its audit of the 2025 financial year, being described by Reeve Scott Klassen as having kept the standard of financial reporting at a high. The auditRead More »
County approves final capital, operating budgets for 2026
Wheatland County council has approved their finalized capital and operating budgets, choosing to not defer several large capital projects. Though the capital budget was approved unanimously, the operating budget wasRead More »
Town re-examining standards of services and service levels
The Town of Strathmore council is conducting its annual review of its standards and expectations of local services and service levels, aiming to see where improvements may be necessary. PresentedRead More »
Heading to nationals
Strathmore’s own Olivia Jarvis is headed to Whitehorse for the 2026 Western Canadian Artistic National Championship April 22-25. The 14-year-old recently competed at the Western Trials in Airdrie, where sheRead More »
Renewal time
April is a time for renewal – and with it comes a renewed focus on delivering priorities that matter most to Albertans. Across the province, our government is moving forwardRead More »
Robin Hood comes to stage
The Youth Theatre Company is preparing to take audiences on a playful and unconventional adventure with its upcoming production of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a high-energy comedyRead More »
Town moves forward with new development bylaws
The Town of Strathmore is moving forward with the Municipal Development Plan, and Land Use Bylaws required to progress a mixed-use development along Wheatland Trail. During the April 1 councilRead More »
Town to borrow for sewage system upgrades
Following the dictates of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Town of Strathmore is implementing a debt financing bylaw, this time aimed to improve local sewage systems. Presented by RileyRead More »