Tackling important issues
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! A very blessed Easter, Vaisakhi and Passover to you this past and upcoming week. I know that it has been very difficult to be separated from friends andRead More »
Area food bank in good shape
Despite tough times being experienced by some folks due to loss of jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the area food bank remains in good shape. According to Lynette Aschenbrenner, executiveRead More »
Strathmore shelter here to help
Strathmore’s domestic violence shelter has adjusted its operations to meet the realities of COVID-19, at a time when levels of domestic violence could be escalating, according to its chief executiveRead More »
New resource hub supports families
The system of supports serving Strathmore and Wheatland County families is expanding, with the establishment a new family resource hub to serve the region, thanks to a new provincial initiative.Read More »
Wheatland Lodge supported by community donations
Wheatland Lodge is providing residents with some extra comforts while the facility is in “preventative quarantine” thanks to donations made by the Strathmore community. The seniors living facility received $2,000Read More »
Keeping pet care accessible
Some Strathmore animal care facilities have implemented new services and policies to ensure accessibility to pet care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore has implemented aRead More »
Being proactive to promote mental health during COVID-19
Between the never-ending media maelstrom, worries about finances and the health of loved ones, and disruptions to regular routine, COVID-19 could be a catastrophe for mental health. But there areRead More »
Filling jobs and keeping the food supply safe
The Alberta government has launched an online resource to help strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs. Keeping Alberta’s food supply chain safe and intact isRead More »
Continuing student learning
The Alberta government has released guidelines to direct how students will learn while in-school classes are cancelled due to the COVID-19 health emergency. For all kindergarten to Grade 12 students,Read More »
GFL “legacy pile” being hauled away; concerns remain
A waste facility located northeast of Strathmore has started to haul away material that has angered nearby residents because of its smell, appearance and contents, but many residents remain concernedRead More »
Area villages adapting to public health crisis
Considerable attention has been paid to how Alberta’s cities and towns are coping with the COVID-19 public health crisis, but villages throughout Wheatland County are adjusting in much the sameRead More »