Albertans are invited to support local charities, and uplift 4-H members as they complete their 4-H livestock projects in new online ways. 4-H’rs pledge their “hands to larger service” forRead More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. To begin, I just want to say thank you to all of you for the incredible sacrifices many of you have made due to the challenging timesRead More »
Martin Shields, Member of Parliament for Bow River, issued the following statement on the Liberals’ new firearms regulations: “I am very strongly opposed to these changes. This Liberal government hasRead More »
Good news for gardeners and farm marketers: last week, the province announced that all agricultural businesses are deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides traditional farming, essential servicesRead More »
The Rosebud Country Inn has recently adapted their business model to offer an online market that helps area residents purchase local produce, food and home items, and gives vendors aRead More »
Wheatland County is not raising property taxes this year, but it will be tightening its purse strings on spending. At its regular meeting on April 21, county council deferred severalRead More »
The 2020 Strathmore Stampede, scheduled for the August long weekend, has been cancelled. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society board members formalized the decision during a conference call Monday night.Read More »
The province has launched a new tool to connect Albertans with volunteer opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The Alberta Cares Connector “embraces the Alberta spirit of supporting theRead More »
For the first time in its 26-year history, the annual Badlands Passion Play has been postponed. The 27th season of the Badlands Passion Play will be presented July 2-18, 2021,Read More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. I would also like to sendRead More »
Wheatland County is open for business for cannabis companies. At its regular council meeting on April 21, the county released a new report to outline its laws and regulations surroundingRead More »