Colony boy killed in farm accident
A young boy was killed Monday in a tractor accident at the Wintering Hills Hutterite Colony, near Hussar. RCMP said the nine-year-old was a passenger on the tractor when heRead More »
Remembering our roots ~ Ted and Jo Currie
Ted Currie was born in Nelson, B.C. and completed most of his education in Calgary up to Grade 11. At age 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp.Read More »
SHS international students gain opportunities
Far away from one’s own home country, not every other country provides opportunities for students to study in a high school with enhanced facilities of accommodation like that of dormitoriesRead More »
C4 cosplay competitors hope to earn international debut
Two locals will be donning their best costumes and participating in a large cosplay competition in Calgary – the Clara Cow’s Cosplay Cup (C4) – for a chance at winningRead More »
Local wins at nationals in Remembrance contest
One young Wheatland Crossing student’s literary talents helped her to receive the highest award possible in the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Contest in the junior poetry division. Twelve-year-old AveryRead More »
Energy District bylaw draws sparks from landowners and industry
Wheatland County council had to balance decisions on protecting agricultural land with demands for developing commercial and industrial properties that bring economic opportunity to the county. “Landowner rights are alwaysRead More »
Venom gain experience
The Strathmore Venom junior B lacrosse team is hoping to build off a difficult start to the new season. Despite going winless to start the campaign, the team is lookingRead More »
New playground fundraiser
Parents, staff and students of the new George Freeman School, which opened in September 2018, are fundraising to build a school playground. The K-9 school has 224 students currently enrolled,Read More »
Augustana Choir concert includes local singer
The University of Alberta Augustana Choir made a stop in Strathmore on May 1 during a three-day tour, to complete workshops with the local children’s choirs before conducting a concertRead More »
Little Free Libraries coming to Wheatland County
The Strathmore Municipal Library is expanding their successful Little Free Library program and will be conducting installations of the libraries throughout Wheatland County. The program was first introduced to theRead More »
Wheatland and Kneehill counties draft intermunicipal development plan
Due to changes to Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, Wheatland County is in the process of creating intermunicipal development plans (IDPs) with neighbouring counties. The amended Act was introduced April 1,Read More »