Carseland could become quieter, as Wheatland County is considering having Canadian Pacific Railway stop its trains from blowing whistles when approaching the railroad crossing there. The single-track crossing is located… Read More »
A group of local quilters is helping support mental health by creating and donating quilts to the Blankets of Love Foundation for Mental Health. Members of the Wheatland Quilters Guild… Read More »
The province is testing a new app that could help first responders respond to life-threatening opioid overdoses and save more lives. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) smartphone app is… Read More »
Several locals are still reeling from the fire last week that engulfed their homes at Strathmore Highway Camping, but they are doing better because of help from the community. Fire… Read More »
Three Wheatland County councillors appear to have been found in breach of the council’s code of conduct, but details are obstructed because the issue appeared in closed sessions. The conduct… Read More »
The Strathmore Lions Club is holding its 34th annual auction online to secure funding for community projects. Normally the Lions hold a live auction at the Strathmore Civic Centre. But… Read More »
While some rural residents are opposed to the restart of EarthRenew, a manure-to-fertilizer plant in Wheatland County, the facility will be different from the last time it ran, according to… Read More »
A month after the 2021 provincial budget was announced, Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) is “cautiously optimistic” about next year’s education funding. Highlights of how it appears the province is… Read More »
Paul Muir, Rosebud School of the Arts’ long-time education director, recently accepted the additional role of executive director. The organization has been without a full-time executive director since 2018. Throughout… Read More »
Plans have been launched for a new park in Lakewood Meadows, but how it will be funded is up in the air. The park plan was presented to town council… Read More »
This week’s weather was Alberta’s finest display of the saying, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We went from spring weather and light coats to winter weather… Read More »