One of Canada’s top barrel racers, hailing from Gleichen, will be competing in the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, July 3-12. Reigning Canadian champion and ranked among the Top 30 barrel racersRead More »
The Rougeau family celebrated 100 years of agriculture operations within the Wheatland County area, over the weekend. Purchasing the land from Canadian Pacific Rail (CPR) in 1926, the farm wasRead More »
Alberta is improving its services and infrastructure to keep up with real life: a cancer system ready for more patients, surgical care that gives people more options, and municipal infrastructureRead More »
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools will begin providing students with opportunities to get head starts on their post-secondary educations as of this fall. The program to be offered has beenRead More »
A retired Canadian Armed Forces mechanic is preparing to hit the road once again, combining his passion for cycling with a cause that has become deeply personal. This August, Sgt.Read More »
Major improvements to Highway 817 through Strathmore and surrounding areas are scheduled to begin June 18 as part of an Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors rehabilitation project. The work willRead More »
When filmmaker Trevor Solway looks back on his upbringing in Siksika Nation, he sees something unique: a world shaped by both Blackfoot traditions and ranching culture. “I was raised inRead More »
The Kimmett family dedicated a historical sign on their land to commemorate 109 years of being in the local region. Third, fourth and fifth generation members of the family gathered,Read More »
Wheatland County council is evaluating the merit in changing the timeline for which its annual budget process is handled. During the June 16 meeting, administration had suggested to begin theRead More »
Wheatland County council is exploring the possibility of increasing traffic safety at the Range Road 255 rail crossing in Carseland. The discussion opened with a recommendation by administration to approveRead More »
Wheatland County council has voted not to assist with distribution of the Village of Hussar’s survey to county residents. In a vote of 4-3 against, the county is poising notRead More »