Three local entrepreneurs have won a contest to develop local agritourism opportunities in the region. The Agritourism Innovation Challenge was offered to entrepreneurs, farmers and tourism businesses looking to expand… Read More »
EarthRenew, a company looking to restart its manure-to-fertilizer operation in Wheatland County, had its bid for a new development permit rejected by the county’s planning commission, but will appeal this… Read More »
The Town of Strathmore is piloting a new program allowing certain restaurants to open temporary patios so they can continue serving food and beverages during the latest COVID-19 restrictions. Under… Read More »
Strathmore has gained new recognition as a great place to live. Each year, Maclean’s magazine releases its Best Communities in Canada, and this year, Strathmore was ranked as the number… Read More »
After cancelling last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheatland and Area Hospice Society’s (WAHS) Hike For Hospice is back this year in a virtual format. From May 1… Read More »
Municipal property taxes in Wheatland County are largely unchanged this year, despite a decrease in total tax assessment value. Wheatland County council passed this year’s tax rate bylaw in a… Read More »
Like much of Alberta, Strathmore is being impacted by an increasing number of cases of COVID-19. There has been a consistent increase in the number of active cases in Strathmore… Read More »
Businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more support, after the province announced an expansion of the small business relaunch grant. Small businesses affected by the… Read More »
Development of a proposed prohibited business bylaw that would outlaw the practice of conversion therapy in Strathmore continues, with the item scheduled to return to council sometime in May. The… Read More »
Over the past few weeks while the House of Commons had not been sitting, I have been touring around Bow River riding visiting with many people, businesses and communities. Respecting… Read More »
I have written to many of you regarding some of the concerns you have, and I am so grateful every day to respond to you. Some of the questions being… Read More »