Badgers show heart, not enough to win finals
In an end to their seasons that no one wanted to come so soon, both the bantam and peewee Strathmore Community Football Association (SCFA) Badgers teams lost in their respectiveRead More »
Wheatland and Area Hospice provides update
Dr. Joni McNeely, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) board president, gave an update on the group’s efforts to a crowd of over 60 people at the Dying 2 LearnRead More »
Provincial budget has municipalities tightening purse strings
There were some surprises in the government’s first provincial budget tabled on Oct. 25, but local officials say they were prepared. Municipalities receive funds from the province to assist withRead More »
Foothills Brass returns for Remembrance weekend
When Foothills Brass played in Strathmore during the first season of Arts on 817, they wowed the audience with their incredible talent and versatility. Now they’re coming back in SeasonRead More »
Don’t fear the reaper
I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I’m not a big Halloween fan. I honestly don’t know how the once simple night of trick or treating has morphed intoRead More »
Eventful week
Hello Strathmore! I hope you have all had an amazing week leading up to Halloween. Did you know that Halloween incorporates elements from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain? DruidsRead More »
County launches new promotional brand
Wheatland County has launched a new brand to promote its community and development services’ department activities, market investment and visitation to the Wheatland County region. The brand name, WC, withRead More »
Artist, volunteer promotes self-care
A local artist’s largest piece of fine art she has ever created is on its way to its new home 3,000 kilometres away in Texas, where it will be proudlyRead More »
Successful 59-minute fundraiser for CMJHS
For the third year in a row, Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) exceeded expectations in their annual fundraising campaign. This year, CMJHS partnered with Go Thrive Fundraising to sellRead More »
RWES works with employees and employers
Having helped over 60 per cent of clients secure jobs in the first 18 months since opening, Rocky View and Wheatland Employment Services (RWES) with Prospect Human Services accounts theRead More »
Alberta getting tough on farm trespassers
The Alberta government has promised it will act to protect farmers from aggressive, illegal protests. The announcement comes on the heels of trespassing and protests held at the Jumbo ValleyRead More »