Farmers protest proposed paved road
Most people would like to have a paved road by their properties; however, for four farmers along a proposed paved road, there are issues. They are concerned about increased trafficRead More »
Project H.O.P.E. gala planning underway
Project H.O.P.E. is gearing up to host its annual fundraiser gala this year, marking its 25th anniversary. According to Corinne Ball, chair of project H.O.P.E., the annual gala is theRead More »
RCMP watch clerk renewed for another year
On Feb. 5, Sgt. Dennis Delaronde, Acting Commander of Strathmore RCMP detachment, came to Wheatland County council to relate his belief that the funding of the rural watch clerk positionRead More »
Remembering our roots – LaVerne and Arlene Erickson
LaVerne’s family originated in Sweden, and in 1860 his grandfather Jonas sailed in a tall ship to North America. He settled in Kulm, N.D. (known as Swede County) where heRead More »
Rosebud Theatre hosts final Wingfield episode
Wingfield Lost and Found, the seventh and last play in the series about stockbroker-turned-farmer Walt Wingfield, will be performed at Rosebud Theatre, March 8-10. “(This episode) continues with Walt’s questRead More »
Local business hosts fundraiser for minor hockey
A brazen Christmas day theft of the Strathmore Minor Hockey Association ATM machine from the Strathmore Family Centre has prompted a local business to initiate a fundraiser in support ofRead More »
Mental health programming at library
In these dark, cold days of winter, staying healthy can be challenging. Certainly for physical ailments, there are myriad medications and products with the aim of feeling better. But forRead More »
Door opened for fire review and stakeholder feedback
February has been a month filled with fire department documents for Wheatland County council approval, and their stance has moved toward improving communication processes, and giving firefighters and the associationsRead More »
Local plays in Global Girls’ hockey game
Hockey is usually played at one place, one time and between two groups of players. The Global Girls’ hockey game takes those rules and throws them out the window inRead More »
Warriors end regular season on top
The bantam AA Wheatland Warriors ended their impressive season by splitting their final weekend which saw them drop their first game 3-1 against the Olds Grizzlys on Feb. 22 atRead More »
Good showing for Team Robertson in junior bonspiel
Local junior curlers Team Robertson made it to the A event final during last weekend’s junior bonspiel, but they eventually lost out to the more experienced Okotoks Team Darichuk. TeamRead More »