The Western Irrigation District (WID) and Calgary Crime Stoppers have partnered in an effort to stop copper wire theft across the WID’s irrigation network. The partnership serves to bring togetherRead More »
When Calgary-based historian and storyteller Shelly McElroy first heard the name William McKnight, she knew little more than most Albertans – that he was a Second World War flying aceRead More »
Wheatland County council members decided, Oct. 24, during their first organizational meeting which boards and committees they would serve on to begin the new term. Unless otherwise noted, service onRead More »
The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings have officially retired their number four following the passing of former captain, Ryan Grasdahl. The jersey was raised to the rafters of the Strathmore FamilyRead More »
The True North Society has received a $75,000 grant from the Province of Alberta in order to support ending gender-based violence within the community. The grant is described by theRead More »
Wheatland County CAO Brian Henderson has announced his resignation from his position, effective Nov. 23 after nearly 10 years of employment with the county. A release acknowledging his cessation fromRead More »
Martin Gauthier is returning to the helm for the Village of Standard over the next four-year term, having been voted by council to resume his position as mayor. Council meetingsRead More »
Every parent knows how much a stable, reliable routine matters for their kids. The teachers’ strike brought uncertainty into homes across our province. Parents were juggling schedules, students missed outRead More »
Riders of Tyrrell Riding Academy made Strathmore proud at the Canadian Nationals Team Penning Championship, Oct. 9-13 at the Nutrien Centre in Stampede Park. Local riders, coaches and trainers deliveredRead More »
Mayor-Elect Pat Fule was sworn in for his third term at the helm of Strathmore’s town council on Oct. 29, having defeated Jason Hollingsworth by 31 votes to maintain hisRead More »
The weekend of rematches turned into a blowout for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings, having suffered a pair of defeats to the Okotoks Bisons and Medicine Hat Cubs. The KingsRead More »