Looking to make a splash
A dedicated swimmer since the age of five, Charlie Yorston has been making significant waves in the competitive swimming scene. As a member of the Strathmore Silver Sharks Swim Club,Read More »
Strathmore to develop ICF with Hussar, Standard, Rockyford
The Town of Strathmore discussed the idea to develop a voluntary intermunicipal collaboration framework (ICF) with the villages of Standard, Hussar, and Rockyford during the March 12 special council meeting. Read More »
Fire Department, Holy Cross Collegiate smash previous annual food drive records
The Strathmore Fire Department and Holy Cross Collegiate school smashed their previous records this year during the third annual food drive, raising 5,546.15 pounds for the Wheatland County Food Bank.Read More »
Community Futures Wild Rose hosts second Streamlining Success workshop of year
Community Futures Wild Rose hosted a Streamlining Success workshop, March 13, offering advice and strategies surrounding operations, time management and efficiency for small businesses. “We decided to run this courseRead More »
Lakes of Muirfield acquired by Chapel Rock Developments
The Lakes of Muirfield, a stretch of property in Lyalta, has been purchased by Chapel Rock Developments and Winchester Builders. Rights to buy the Lakes of Muirfield residential lands wereRead More »
MPC approves three development permit applications
The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permit applications during the March 11 meeting. Development Permit application DP 2024-128 proposed a recreational/leisure vehicle storage and commercial storage businessRead More »
Tyrrell Riding Academy successful in Las Vegas at Worlds Qualifier
The Tyrrell Riding Academy recently took several of its students to compete in Las Vegas at a World’s qualifier event for team cattle penning and sorting. Jessica Tyrrell, owner andRead More »
Kings to host annual spring camp
The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings are soon to be hosting their annual spring camp, both for the betterment of their existing roster, and to scout potential new players for theRead More »
County passes signing authorities bylaw
Wheatland County council discussed Bylaw 2025-01, being their Signing Authorities Bylaw, during the March 4 regular meeting, which aims to clarify and centralize how county documents are signed. The bylawRead More »
Town to explore future snow removal options for Parklane Way
The Town of Strathmore will consider the addition of Parklane Way to its snow removal plans prior to the upcoming election. During the special council meeting, March 12, a recommendationRead More »
Investing in Alberta
Exciting Budget 2025 announcements are here – read below to learn about the major investments coming to our communities! Alberta’s population is growing at an unprecedented pace, and that meansRead More »