Terry Fox Run a go in Strathmore
September is just around the corner, and so is the annual Terry Fox Run. But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the plans and run will look a little bit differentRead More »
Local pharmacies to offer asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 testing will soon be offered in Strathmore at Shoppers Drug Mart and Tina’s No Frills pharmacies. The pharmacies are two of 234 locations across the provinceRead More »
Staggered entry to start of school
Strathmore’s students are headed back to school soon in what will be a staggered start. With the Golden Hills School Division (GHSD), the first day of school is officially Tuesday,Read More »
Arts on 817 fall concert series cancelled
Arts on 817 was all set to debut their Season 4 fall concert series on Oct. 17 but they’ve since had to cancel the first three shows of the seasonRead More »
Consider eye exam for children before school starts
As parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year, optometrists are encouraging parents to add booking a comprehensive eye exam to their to-do list. According to Dr. Michelle Duke,Read More »
Hussar landfill proposal rejected
A proposed industrial landfill near Hussar is headed to the dumpster, following concerns expressed by residents at a public hearing. Wheatland County proposed a bylaw to redesignate lands about 1.6Read More »
Wheatland County Council in Brief Information from Wheatland County Council Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 18, 2020
Financial update Matthew Kurceba, manager of finance, provided a summary of the county’s unaudited financial statements, which are prepared by staff on a quarterly basis, as of June 30, 2020.Read More »
Remembering our roots Standard Seniors Young at Heart Club
On Dec. 7, 1979 at a dinner hosted by the Standard Lionettes Club for community seniors, Chas V. Madsen asked if anyone was interested in forming a senior citizen group. Read More »
Funding available for community projects
The Alberta government is reopening the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based grant stream to support economic recovery and build social connections. Alberta’s non-profit and community organizations can now apply to theRead More »
Local MLA sends condolences
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I would like to start by sending my deepest love to the family of Vida Smith who has been missing since July 21. I cannot imagine what theyRead More »
Liberal government in chaos
We’ve had a number of tumultuous events in Canadian politics recently. As your Member of Parliament for Bow River and a member of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition, I’d like toRead More »