Kick starting art in the community
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA) has moved into new digs, and everyone is invited to drop in and see what programs are being offered in 2017.TheRead More »
Everybody Hurts (Thanks R.E.M.)
Pat FuleFule for Thought So, I recently went for a check-up, and “Doc” decided he’d be the one to check my blood pressure. After a few minutes of bendingRead More »
Campaign to support women against violence
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor A single red rose graces desks at many businesses throughout Strathmore this week, as residents remember the need to end violence against women.The Red Rose CampaignRead More »
Brentwood School food drive
Adelle EllisTimes Reporter Brentwood Elementary pulled together to collect around 3,000 non-perishable food items and toys to be donated to the Christmas Hamper program this year.Children from all gradesRead More »
County contamination sites addressed
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County is once again asking for a grant of $60,000 from the Alberta Community Partnership Program to investigate and review possible contaminated properties in theRead More »
Helping the arts
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County has agreed to track donations and issue tax-deductible charitable donation receipts for the Wheatland Society of the Arts (WSA).The board contacted the county aboutRead More »
Phase fast-track for Wheatland Regional Water project
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Those concerned about how Wheatland County will pay its share of the Wheatland Regional Water Partnership’s regional water project need not worry: County finance advisors haveRead More »
Municipalities support SAEWA
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor The Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) received Wheatland County council approval for its $3,314 membership fee on Dec 6.Wheatland County is one of overRead More »
Strathmore High gives back to community
Manny EverettTimes Contributor The Community Christmas dinner has been an annual event the Strathmore High School for the last 14 years.It started as a LEO club project. LEO wasRead More »
‘The Gift of Christmas’ reaches out to those in need
Sabrina KooistraTimes Junior Reporter The Christmas spirit filled Strathmore High School’s (SHS) theatre on Dec. 7 with the first ever “The Gift of Christmas.Hosted by young locals Kortnee, Brooke,Read More »
Strathmore fills a wish list
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Strathmore town council has chosen to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by approving a $6 million loan, which will complete long-awaited projects for downtown revitalization, park enhancement,Read More »