CP Holiday Train stop benefits communities
Over 2,000 people gathered to greet the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train stop in Gleichen-Siksika on Friday, Dec. 7. “We did it! We got the Holiday Train!” exclaimed Sandra Sparvier,Read More »
Joint-use headquarter building to move forward
Two of Strathmore’s community-minded organizations have the go-ahead from Strathmore town council for a land use re-designation of four parcels, allowing Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) toRead More »
Strathmore youth’s big heart and efforts recognized in Alberta
Two years ago, when she was only 11 years old, Emma Moore decided to take matters into her own hands and dedicate much of her time, numerous donations and aRead More »
Swing set for Gleichen swings county council back and forth
After playground equipment in Gleichen was removed by Wheatland County due to deterioration, Wheatland County council recently disagreed on funding approval for new equipment. Cost estimates for a swing setRead More »
GOC supports children with community help
The Strathmore chapter of Guardians of the Children (GOC) is hoping to spread a little Christmas cheer to local children and families in need this year. The volunteer motorcycle organizationRead More »
Popping in to the new year with art and learning
Strathmore Municipal Library is in full swing preparing its line up of programs for early 2019 to ensure this year’s momentum is ongoing. The library plans on offering more programsRead More »
Gas station-restaurant refusal leads to CMRB test case
Wheatland County has refused an application to build a gas station and restaurant in the Wheatland industrial area, saying the area service plan would have to be revised to accommodateRead More »
Public input wanted on cannabis stores
Wheatland County is looking for input on sales and public use of cannabis. The county has developed a short questionnaire that will be posted on the county website, to gatherRead More »
Wheatland County eyes economic development opportunities
Economic development generates jobs, so Wheatland County councillors were happy to hear the results of the economic development draft report, which gives council and staff direction for improvement, and informsRead More »
Kings lose valiant battle against top-ranked Thunder
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings lost a tight checking, gritty game 4-2 to the first-place Airdrie Thunder at the Strathmore Family Centre on Dec. 8. “The better team didn’t win tonightRead More »
Chiefs split third weekend in a row
The midget AA Wheatland Chiefs have picked up one win and one loss for the third weekend in a row, this time beating the CRAA Gold 5-2 on Dec. 7Read More »