Air quality results disappoint residents
An air quality report presented to Wheatland County council on Nov. 2 by the Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) disappointed residents from the Nightingale area. Residents were looking for moreRead More »
County approves funding to Rosebud School of the Arts
Wheatland County recently approved annual funding for Rosebud School of the Arts, which has acted as a community hub and provided an economic boost to the area. According to FrankRead More »
Rural areas feel impact of busy emergency service
Since Alberta Health Services (AHS) claimed control over the Wheatland and District Emergency Medical Services Association (WADEMSA) dispatch service, ambulances have been dispensed outside the Strathmore and Wheatland County area,Read More »
RSA performs story of old-fashioned, Canadian Christmas
The musical, An L.M. Montgomery Christmas, based on stories by the author of Anne of Green Gables, opened on Rosebud’s BMO Studio Stage Dec. 1. “There are twins and deadRead More »
Strathmore renews contract with WID
Following amendments to better suit Strathmore’s present-day policies and needs, town council agreed to renew its Stormwater Discharge agreement with the Western Irrigation District (WID) to span over the nextRead More »
Wheatland Lodge fundraises for activity bus
The Wheatland Housing Management Body (WHMB) is closing the gap on its fundraising goal to purchase an activity bus, providing an opportunity for increased participation at Wheatland Lodge. Over $19,000Read More »
New licensing to protect home buyers
Residential building contractors and developers will require licenses to build in Alberta as of Dec. 1. “The builder licensing will require builders to demonstrate they are in good financial standingRead More »
Largest attendance to date at 10th annual Christmas park
Strathmore Lion’s Celebration of Lights Christmas Park celebrated its milestone 10-year anniversary with a record-breaking attendance and new attractions, despite struggling with poor weather conditions and low volunteer turnout leadingRead More »
From cars to kitchens: Becoming a candy maker
For most people, candy is about enjoying that chocolate bar, hitting that sweet spot or just kicking back and enjoying a Junior Mint during a movie. But for Dannah Davies,Read More »
Strathmore High School hosts 3A Provincial Volleyball Championship
The Alberta School’s Athletic Association provincial banner hung all weekend from the centre balcony at the Strathmore High School gymnasium like the briefcase at the WWE Money In The BankRead More »
Kings struggles in the third period bubbling up
The once high-flying Strathmore Wheatland Kings have fallen on hard times, as players and coaches become critical of their late-game efforts. Not too long ago, the Kings were rolling teams,Read More »