Following three years of ongoing construction, multiple fundraisers and battling onerous red tape, the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is open for business. The project brings a vision to fruition to… Read More »
A local arts society is hosting their first fundraiser in over 30 years of operations to show community support, raise dollars for art programs, and expand further into Strathmore and… Read More »
When Bruce Heming’s mother, an avid oil painter, suddenly passed away in 1982, the then 42-year-old got into a car with his two brothers, George and Glen, and drove to… Read More »
The architectural contract for the Carseland Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Architecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County $127,500. For that price, the county will receive designs,… Read More »
In February 2018, Alberta Health Services (AHS) dedicated $11 million to the mobile Community Paramedic Program that treats seniors and patients with chronic conditions in their homes, supported by consults… Read More »
A loss in grant money, and increases in demand and population, gave rise to Growing Families Society for East Rural Counties first fundraising event two years ago. Now in its… Read More »
The flushing and cleaning of Strathmore’s sanitary sewer system is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result, the Town of Strathmore is developing a sanitary bylaw, starting… Read More »
Wheatland council accepted the 2018-2020 capital and operating budget on April 3. “Having an approved budget will allow for cost control and provide management guidance on funds allocated to specific… Read More »
When the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash ripped across the country like wildfire, it hit home in every big city and small rural town. Thousands of teams each… Read More »
No Lloyd’s Recreation, no problem. Kayla-Ann Mercer didn’t show any signs of rust or poor technique in her first roller skating competition of the season, as she brought home five… Read More »
Mother Nature and Jack Frost have teamed up to throw Strathmore spring and summer sports programs a nasty curveball. The year’s unseasonably long winter could impact the community in a… Read More »