Liberals scandal – what else is new
Scandals are to Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government like wine is to cheese, or peanut butter to jam. The number of scandals and corruption cases have become so numerousRead More »
County to contribute to new fire rescue unit
Wheatland County council has approved the contribution of 60 per cent of the value of a new Rockyford Rescue Fire unit. Additionally, council has also authorized proceeds from the trade-inRead More »
SWCC unveils new brand
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) unveiled their new brand, as well as the winner of their logo design contest, Feb. 21, during a coffee connection event at theRead More »
Strathmore talks suite options
The Town of Strathmore introduced discussions regarding legislation for garden and garage suites in town, during the Feb. 14, Committee of the Whole meeting. Kate Bakun, planner with the TownRead More »
Town passes first reading for highway commercial district amendment
Town of Strathmore council approved first reading for Land Use Bylaw Amendment 24-01, during the Feb. 21 regular meeting of council. The bylaw amendment is in regards to 1016 WestridgeRead More »
Town announces Link Care 55+ program
The Town of Strathmore has announced a new social prescribing program, Link Care 55+, to link residents with much needed supports. Link Care 55+ aims to connect residents within theRead More »
County approves recreation policy amendments
Wheatland County council approved revisions to the Recreation Policy 14.4 Community Facilities Funding grant program, as well as approved the addition of $100,000 to its budget. During the July 4Read More »
County opens discussions for new division boundaries
The Wheatland County Committee of the Whole addressed the topic of its local electoral boundaries during the Feb. 13 meeting. “This topic is kind of a unique topic that allRead More »
Rocky View Schools names new high school in Langdon
The Rocky View Schools board of trustees, on Feb. 15, approved Horseshoe Crossing High School as the name for Langdon’s new school currently under construction. “That came from the workRead More »
CGC announces land acquisition for wallboard manufacturing plant
CGC Inc. announced the acquisition of the land which will be occupied by their wallboard manufacturing plant, Feb. 20 within Wheatland County. The project was announced in July 2022, toRead More »
Preparing for the wildfire season
This past week, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season in a proactive approach and requested funding for 100 new wildland firefightersRead More »