Pipeline to the west coast
Last week marked a major milestone for Alberta’s energy future. The proposed west coast oil pipeline has a new name and has been officially designated as a project of nationalRead More »
Wheatland County adopts new framework for utility subsidies and 2027 rates
Wheatland County has adopted a new financial framework aimed at making utility subsidies more consistent and gradually shifting a larger share of service costs toward the residents who use thoseRead More »
Wheatland County adopts 2026-29 strategic plan focused on finances, services and growth
Wheatland County council has approved a new four-year strategic plan that will guide municipal budgeting, service delivery and development decisions through 2029. Council adopted the 2026-2029 plan on Sept. 22Read More »
Wheatland County approves refinancing of $7.66M Goldfinch water line debt
Wheatland County is moving a $7.66-million loan for the Goldfinch Raw Water Line from a private bank to the Province of Alberta, a refinancing move expected to reduce interest costsRead More »
Wheatland County tightens privacy rules for municipal use of artificial intelligence
Wheatland County has approved changes to its artificial intelligence policy, adding stronger privacy restrictions and an explicit safeguard against using AI to broadly monitor or profile residents online. Council approvedRead More »
Strathmore’s railway roots take centre stage at The Vault
Strathmore might look very different today if the Canadian Pacific Railway had taken another route across Western Canada. That history and the railway, irrigation projects and demonstration farm that helpedRead More »
Building a bright future
Last week, our government announced fuel tax relief for Albertans, stronger career and financial education, and help for Alberta businesses looking to expand abroad. These measures will ease the costRead More »
Wheatland MPC approves 450-kilowatt solar project near Hussar
A 450-kilowatt solar facility northwest of Hussar is moving ahead after receiving approval from Wheatland County’s Municipal Planning Commission. The commission approved development permit DP2026-120 during its Sept. 15 meeting,Read More »
Strathmore hosts Try-A-Trade Day
Strathmore residents had a chance to pick up the tools and get a firsthand look at careers ranging from electrical and plumbing to welding, health care and emergency services whenRead More »
Musical kickoff
Alberta country musician Joel Ostrom will kick off the Strathmore Musical Arts Society’s latest concert series Oct. 3 at the Strathmore Travelodge. Ostrom, a fourth-generation Albertan who grew up westRead More »
Supporting female athletes
Young female athletes, their parents and coaches will have an opportunity to learn more about injury prevention, equipment and opportunities in sport during the Female Athlete Sports Talk (FAST), whichRead More »