Volunteers appreciated
Strathmore Town Council has officially proclaimed April 24-30 to be National Volunteer Appreciation Week, following a recommendation from administration. “It’s an important part of our town’s recognition of the manyRead More »
Shields responds to 2022 NDP – Liberal Budget
Martin Shields, Member of Parliament for Bow River, released the following statement on the announcement of the 2022 federal budget. “For the first time ever, the NDP-Liberal Government has tabledRead More »
Library programs return
The Strathmore Municipal Library is excited to be bringing back their regular programming, particularly for kids and students. Assistant director of library services, Carmen Erison said the team is eagerRead More »
Town established MoU with Happy Cat Sanctuary
The Town of Strathmore has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Happy Cat Sanctuary, agreeing to provide them with $50,000 for the 2022 financial year. During the MarchRead More »
SWCC, Town, County partner to host new trade show
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is partnering with the Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County to debut a new trade show this May, intended to showcase the localRead More »
Town, County released from CMRB membership
The Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County have officially been released of their membership from the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB). Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule said that he and WheatlandRead More »
Royal LePage makes $9,707 donation to Crisis Society
The Wheatland Crisis Society has received a sizable donation from the local Royal LePage Benchmark branch to supplement their operations. Carol Manson Mcleod, executive director of the Wheatland Crisis Society,Read More »
Councillor Glenn Koester calls for complaint investigation to be made public
During the March 22 regular council meeting, Wheatland County Council raised an issue regarding a complaint previously made against Councillor Glenn Koester during a private, in-camera session. During the councilRead More »
Crowther Memorial hosts annual Hockey for Hunger
Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) has once again hosted its Hockey for Hunger food drive on March 31, following a two-year hiatus from the event. Linda Tucker, CMJHS principal,Read More »
Wheatland Chiefs take third at provincial championship
The Wheatland Chiefs took home bronze medals at the conclusion of the U18AA provincial tournament in Calgary on April 3, soundly defeating the Wainwright Polar Kings, 5-1. According to ChiefsRead More »
County discussing affordable housing within local region
As of the March 22 regular council meeting, Wheatland County Council has decided to withdraw from the board in which affordable housing solutions are discussed. The board consists of organizationsRead More »