Alberta on the road to success
Whether you live in one of Alberta’s great cities or rural communities, highways play an important role in your life. Our vast network of highways connects communities, spurs economic activity,Read More »
County MPC approves development, subdivision applications
The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit, and two subdivision applications during the Dec. 10 meeting in council chambers. Development Permit application DP 2024-129 proposed to addressRead More »
Conservatives plan to put Canada first
Despite campaigning on the issue for years, the Liberals were seemingly shocked when President-Elect Donald Trump announced his intention to tariff Canadian imports by 25 per cent unless we cleanRead More »
WAHS receives major donation
The Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) has received a donation of $2 million towards their capital building fund from two members of the local community. “We were notified unexpectedlyRead More »
Wizard of Oz hits stage
There’s no place like the stage for the Strathmore High School (SHS) drama students who are busy readying themselves for the opening night of The Wizard of Oz. Drama teacherRead More »
Standard Lions Club hosts annual stag auction
The Standard Lions Club hosted their annual stag auction, Dec. 6, at the Standard Community Hall, raising money to put back into the local community. “We started this in theRead More »
Christmas book launch for local teacher
Holy Cross Collegiate teacher, Tony Hamilton-Irving, is hosting a book launch for his new book, Christmas Stories on Dec. 19 at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m.Read More »
Brentwood fine arts shine
École Brentwood has had a long-standing history of being recognized for their fine arts program. This year, under the guidance of the recent fine arts specialist Loralee Laycock, Brentwood isRead More »
Two crosswalks to see dedication to Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 in Strathmore presented as a delegation before Town of Strathmore council, Dec. 4, to petition for a crosswalk to be dedicated for the centennialRead More »
Local barbershop donates time for seniors’ haircuts
Sir Lance Barbershop volunteered their time at the Sagewood AgeCare facility, Dec. 11, to give free haircuts to local seniors as a way to give back to the community justRead More »
CTR school division reporting 2023-24 assurance survey results above provincial averages
Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools have released their 2023-24 assurance survey results detailing student statistics related to excellence in education throughout the school division. According to the release, CTRRead More »