Strathmore

The first 'Healthbox' in Alberta has been officially unveiled in Siksika Nation.

The unveiling was done at the Siksika Health and Wellness Centre on September 26, with the Healthbox serving to provide wellness supplies to those in need.

The box is a vending machine filled with products such as naloxone kits, personal hygiene products, and even food. All products are free for those who need it.

Although this is the first Healthbox in the province, there are others located in Ontario, Manitoba, and the Maritimes. 

Wheatland County has made some changes to its electoral divisions.

There are seven divisions in the county, each with a councillor elected to represent them in county council meetings.

The new boundaries will be used in the upcoming 2025 municipal election.

Division 1 contains the area within the county north of Siksika Nation, south of Township Roads 240 and 250, between Township Roads 252 and 254; east of Highway 1 and Range Road 231, and west of Highways 56, 840, and 842.

The division also includes Cluny and Gleichen.

It's another big weekend for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings as they look to keep their early season hot streak alive.

The Kings will take on the Red Deer Vipers on Friday night at the Strathmore Family Centre Arena.

After that game, the Kings will welcome the Cannex Cochrane Generals on Saturday (Oct. 5). Both games kick off at 8 p.m.

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The water pumps were out and spraying at the Strathmore Fire Department on Thursday (Oct. 3).

Doug Keeling, a fire captain with the department says members were participating in their annual sign-off for pump training.

"We stress that training is first and forefront right after call response here in our municipality."

Keeling told StrathmoreNow in past years they've had the water supply come out of a hydrant.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has arrested two suspects in a "complex scheme of re-vinning stolen vehicles".

According to ALERT, the suspects were charged on September 29 after police recovered three stolen vehicles worth around $380,000. 

Police say the suspects were exploiting the vehicle registration process, re-vinning and fraudulently registering stolen vehicles. 

The commute for Monday (Oct. 7) could be disrupted if you take Centennial Drive at Centre Street.

According to the Town of Strathmore, the westbound lane will be closed due to crews working on underground utilities.

The lane closure will last for three days. 

For more details affecting traffic in Strathmore click here.

Internet and phone services have been restored at Rocky View Schools.

On Wednesday (Oct. 2) the division said that a fibre optic cable was cut, severing internet access for students and staff.

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During the outage schools remained open and classes continued.

The Wheatland Lodge and Hospice project has failed to secure funding from the provincial government.

At the Wednesday (Oct. 2) council meeting, a letter from Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community, and social services, was presented.

"Department staff have carefully reviewed and considered each application, and I regret to inform you that the Wheatland Lodge and Hospice project was not selected for funding," wrote Nixon.

Despite this, Nixon urged the Town of Strathmore to re-submit their application for future funding.

Here are a few events happening in Strathmore and the surrounding area this weekend:

1. Puppy Snuggles

Hpups, a local dog daycare centre, is inviting residents to drop by and snuggle with some of their furry friends on Friday (Oct. 4).

According to the centre, they've got several puppies in need of a new home, along with a few farm animals to check out as well.

The centre is located southbound on Range Road 242 in Wheatland County, and residents are asked to contact the owner at 403-634-3156 for the address.