Coal policy engagement launches
The provincial government is launching public consultation on changes to its coal policy, including a new public survey. The provincial government announced it was rescinding the 1976 Coal Policy lastRead More »
Standard Community Chest ceases
After 65 years, the Standard Community Chest is closing for good. The Standard Community Chest started in 1955 as a community effort to requisition funds for charitable causes. Since then,Read More »
Learning about past abuse via ‘Clare’s Law’
A new law allowing people to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence has come into effect in Alberta. The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’sRead More »
Town seeking new CAO
The Town of Strathmore has begun a search for a new, permanent chief administrative officer (CAO). The search for candidates is expected to take about three months and will costRead More »
Sikh Heritage Month
Happy Sikh Heritage Month! I am so honoured to mark this month as we reflect on the amazing contributions people of Sikh heritage have made to our beautiful province andRead More »
Train whistles could stop in Carseland
Carseland could become quieter, as Wheatland County is considering having Canadian Pacific Railway stop its trains from blowing whistles when approaching the railroad crossing there. The single-track crossing is locatedRead More »
Local quilter’s guild supports mental health
A group of local quilters is helping support mental health by creating and donating quilts to the Blankets of Love Foundation for Mental Health. Members of the Wheatland Quilters GuildRead More »
Province testing app for opioid users
The province is testing a new app that could help first responders respond to life-threatening opioid overdoses and save more lives. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) smartphone app isRead More »
Community supports fire victims
Several locals are still reeling from the fire last week that engulfed their homes at Strathmore Highway Camping, but they are doing better because of help from the community. FireRead More »
County councillors allegedly breach “code of conduct”
Three Wheatland County councillors appear to have been found in breach of the council’s code of conduct, but details are obstructed because the issue appeared in closed sessions. The conductRead More »
Lions Club online auction set to go
The Strathmore Lions Club is holding its 34th annual auction online to secure funding for community projects. Normally the Lions hold a live auction at the Strathmore Civic Centre. ButRead More »