Good news for gardeners and farm marketers: last week, the province announced that all agricultural businesses are deemed an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides traditional farming, essential services… Read More »
The Rosebud Country Inn has recently adapted their business model to offer an online market that helps area residents purchase local produce, food and home items, and gives vendors a… Read More »
Wheatland County is not raising property taxes this year, but it will be tightening its purse strings on spending. At its regular meeting on April 21, county council deferred several… Read More »
The 2020 Strathmore Stampede, scheduled for the August long weekend, has been cancelled. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society board members formalized the decision during a conference call Monday night.… Read More »
The province has launched a new tool to connect Albertans with volunteer opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The Alberta Cares Connector “embraces the Alberta spirit of supporting the… Read More »
For the first time in its 26-year history, the annual Badlands Passion Play has been postponed. The 27th season of the Badlands Passion Play will be presented July 2-18, 2021,… Read More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would first like to give my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. I would also like to send… Read More »
Wheatland County is open for business for cannabis companies. At its regular council meeting on April 21, the county released a new report to outline its laws and regulations surrounding… Read More »
Wheatland County’s peace officers may soon be patrolling major highways in the county, following a request to the provincial government. Currently, the county’s peace officers’ jurisdiction includes only the county’s… Read More »
The Alberta Cancer Foundation has launched a virtual event to raise money for the Cross Cancer Institute, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and all 15 cancer centres across the province.… Read More »
While recently announced funding to clean up orphan wells is a positive sign, more needs to be done to help the region’s oil and gas industry, according to local politicians.… Read More »