Help police find missing teen
A local teen is missing, prompting police to ask residents to keep an eye out for her and report any information about her whereabouts. Sierra Black Kettle, 15, was lastRead More »
Ramping up the response to COVID-19
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 »
Wheatland EMS cautious against COVID-19
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 »
Moving together through difficult times
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 »
Businesses feel burden of COVID-19
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 »
Sports cancelled throughout the area
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 »
Strathmore Overnight Shelter sustains visitor health
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 »
Schools celebrate student chiefs and councils
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 »
Council votes against Oxbow annexation
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 »
Preventing wildfires with planning and response
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 »
Senior tax rebate program adjusted
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 »