While the risk of developing COVID-19 remains low in Alberta according to medical experts, organizations throughout Strathmore and Wheatland County are ramping up preventative measures against the virus. The provinceRead More »
The county’s emergency medical services organization is enacting additional control measures to better respond to situations involving the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Wheatland EMS responds to thousands of emergency calls eachRead More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. We are in the middle of something we have never seen before, and before we get into the meat of this article, I must say that I haveRead More »
Local businesses are feeling the widespread effects of COVID-19 and are working to help stop the spread, even if that means shutting their doors. Each day as the virus spreads,Read More »
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected numerous aspects in our lives, including organized sports, which has been cancelled, leaving many seasons and leagues unresolved. In Strathmore, several tournaments and league championshipsRead More »
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is sustaining visitor health amid recent COVID-19 supplies shortages. “There’s a high demand for supplies,” said SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Karp. “You can’t find anything.”Read More »
Student chief and council members from four Strathmore and area schools were honoured in an inauguration ceremony featuring municipal, county and band leaders. On March 5 at the Strathmore CivicRead More »
Strathmore’s town limits will not be changing anytime soon, as council voted on March 4 to maintain current town boundaries and not annex a proposed development to the west ofRead More »
With wildfire season upon us, residents of Wheatland County should be proactive to prevent the chance of fire. On March 1, the government of Alberta announced the start of theRead More »
A town program to help seniors with their property taxes will be adjusted annually to match provincial thresholds for assistance. Under the Town of Strathmore’s Senior Tax Rebate Program, seniorRead More »
The Kamphuis family name originates from the Netherlands. Jerry’s father Johannes and his wife Berinda along with their three children immigrated to Edmonton in 1953 to join his cousin whoRead More »