Fire drills hone firefighter skills
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Rushing into a burning building is not something the average person would consider, but the volunteer fire crews in Wheatland County have to consider that itRead More »
Food for Fines surpasses goal
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The Strathmore Municipal Library’s Food for Fines program, which ran in September, collected 744 food items for the Wheatland County Food Bank, along with waiving $808.90Read More »
County council goes to bat for local businessman
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County councillors stepped up to the plate on Oct. 4, when Gleichen contractor Holt Construction was facing a refusal on his proposed business development permit.“CouncilRead More »
Jack de Keyzer set to ignite the stage
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Double Juno award-winning Canadian blues guitarist Jack de Keyzer will be performing at the Travelodge in Strathmore on Nov. 5 as part of a short AlbertaRead More »
Controlling ag plastic wrap
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor An agriculture plastics program in the province of Saskatchewan is hoping to encourage a similar program in Alberta and Manitoba, after seeing success to recycle plasticRead More »
Loss and Grief program comes to Strathmore
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Lee Simonin, Certified Edu-Therapy Specialist, has started a Loss and Grief program in Strathmore to help people who are suffering from any one of a multitudeRead More »
Siksika career and job fair targets youth
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Youth will be the focus at the Siksika Employment and Career Fair, but the fair is also open to everyone from surrounding communities, including Strathmore, Gleichen,Read More »
Halloween “spooks” at the library
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter The second annual Halloween Spooktacular is set to provide some spooky fun for children of all ages on Oct. 28 at the Strathmore Municipal Library.The event,Read More »
Clean and green for Wheatland County
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Wheatland County has approved an environmental policy that will guide future county operations.“It should be understood this policy applies to municipal operations only and does notRead More »
New nighttime market offers more
Melissa StrleTimes Reporter Reesa and Cameron Bruce will be opening up a new night market at the Strathmore Golf Club, starting Nov. 9.Reesa Bruce said the majority of interestRead More »
Update on regional water partnership
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Water services provided by the Regional Water Agreement are moving ahead.Currently, the Rockyford water line and upgrades are being addressed.“Phase 2 for the water lines toRead More »