Firefighters in Wheatland County will be better able to respond to emergencies in grain silos, following a training course last Sunday. Wheatland County Fire Services took part in BeGrainSafe, the… Read More »
A collision in the early hours of Oct. 18 has left two Wheatland County residents dead and another two people seriously injured. At 4:13 a.m. on Oct. 18, Strathmore RCMP,… Read More »
An archeology program held this fall in Siksika Nation blended research techniques with cultural knowledge to create a unique learning experience for students. The pilot archaeological training program was led… Read More »
A conversion therapy ban bylaw is heading to Strathmore town council, giving residents additional time to consider and debate the merits of a municipal ban on the practice. Following the… Read More »
Those looking for a serious scare – or just some fun – can visit the Strathmore ag grounds on the weekend of Halloween. The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society is… Read More »
Members of the community and other stakeholders have said that an urban site is needed for the new Wheatland Lodge, and that it should feature an array of innovative design… Read More »
The future growth of Strathmore will require infrastructure upgrades, but for now, the town’s systems are mostly meeting current needs. The results of master servicing studies (MSS) for the town’s… Read More »
Rather than performing wetland restoration on its own, Wheatland County will help bring wetlands back on the landscape by promoting the ongoing work of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). Under the… Read More »
While hand cleaning has been touted as a fundamental part of stopping the spread of COVID-19, over 100 hand sanitizer products have been recalled due to potential health concerns. Hand… Read More »
The province has announced cuts to Alberta Health Services that will result in the termination of management positions and the privatization of laundry and lab services. The cuts, made in… Read More »
With some small businesses still struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has announced plans for new or extended targeted supports. The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy would provide… Read More »