Divisive dandelions mowed not sprayed
Dandelions are divisive: to some, they are an unsightly nuisance; to others, they are seen to provide a cornucopia of benefits to people and the environment. The town’s decision toRead More »
Police seek missing teen male
Strathmore RCMP area seeking the whereabouts of a local teen after his family reported him missing. Gino Wiszniowski, 16, is 5’8” tall, 140 lbs., with short black hair and brownRead More »
RVs for self-isolation approved by county
Wheatland County is allowing recreational vehicles to be used for self-isolation or quarantine purposes, which follows a similar decision made by the Town of Strathmore in April. Under the county’sRead More »
Blood donor clinics coming to Strathmore
The number of blood donor clinics is starting to increase, and several are planned for Strathmore in the coming weeks. A clinic scheduled for June 29 is completely booked, butRead More »
County considering industrial landfill east of Hussar
Wheatland County is considering the approval of a new industrial landfill proposed to be sited just east of Hussar. The proposed 25-hectare landfill would be located just northeast of theRead More »
Greater financial awareness during Seniors Month
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has launched a month-long senior outreach campaign across Alberta in recognition of Seniors Month (June) and World Elder Abuse Day (June 15, 2020) to highlightRead More »
Busy week
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! We have had a very busy week with the opening of our businesses, parks, lakes and other amenities as we come out of COVID-19 with a deeper appreciationRead More »
Standing united for Alberta
As many of you already know, the government of Alberta recently released the Fair Deal Report. The report included 25 recommendations, after the panel gathered information and testimony from moreRead More »
Rosebud Theatre garners nominations, award
Rosebud Theatre was recently the recipient of a Calgary Theatre Critics Award, or Critter as it is known in the industry, and the theatre also garnered several nominations. Brian BallRead More »
Back to Ottawa
Over the past week, I was in Ottawa and in the House of Commons representing our riding, along with many of my Opposition colleagues. It’s what we were elected toRead More »
Siksika Nation mourns passing of former chief Roy Little Chief
Roy Little Chief, a former chief of the Siksika First Nation and prominent voice for Indigenous rights, has died at the age of 81. Little Chief was chief of SiksikaRead More »