Youth honoured
What started as a quiet evening in the neighbourhood quickly turned into a moment of bravery and heartbreak for 14-year-old Mitch Stanley Maga, who is being recognized for his courageousRead More »
Town Committee of the Whole discusses adjusting snow removal policy
The Town of Strathmore Committee of the Whole discussed the Winter Road, Pathway and Sidewalk Maintenance Policy, 3203, during the June 11 meeting. Discussion around the policy follows several requestsRead More »
County MPC discusses development permit application, subdivision applications
The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved three subdivision applications and refused a development permit application during the June 20 meeting. The development permit application was for an abattoir businessRead More »
Cleaning up libraries from inappropriate content
Alberta parents go to great lengths to ensure their children do not end up exposed to inappropriate content. Television programs, movies, and other forms of media frequently come with “viewerRead More »
Strathmore’s own wins Memorial Cup
As time ticked down on his junior hockey career, Austin Elliott couldn’t believe he was about to win a Memorial Cup title. After making 31 saves to backstop the LondonRead More »
Pair of ribstones returned to Blackfoot Crossing
Two sacred cultural artifacts have been returned to Siksika Nation after more than a century of being held in the Canadian Museum of Natural History. The two artifacts are ribstones,Read More »
Third annual Lead By Example powwow takes over ag grounds
The third annual Lead By Example Powwow was hosted June 6-8 at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds, celebrating the life of the late Kristian Ayoungman. Melodie Ayoungman, CEORead More »
Rosebud Theatre hosts world debut of new Canadian musical
Dream, A New Canadian Musical, was hosted for its world premiere at Rosebud Theatre and School of the Arts, with opening night being June 6. Written by Terry Bachynski, heRead More »
MP Bexte delivers first speech
Last week I took my seat in the 45th Parliamentary session in Ottawa, representing the incredible Alberta riding of Bow River. In response to the Speech from the Throne, whichRead More »
Reeve Amber Link announces intent to not seek re-election
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link has announced she will not be seeking re-election this fall once the current council term comes to its conclusion. Initially being elected to Wheatland CountyRead More »
County passes Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw
Wheatland County council reviewed the draft of the Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw during the June 3 regular meeting, with recommendations from administration to approve amendments as presented. TheRead More »