During a virtual CRMA meeting on February 3, Darcy Allen, energy, utilities and policy specialist with the Farmers’ Advocate Office, gave a presentation on Renewable Energy Project Approvals. The high-level overview provided landowners insight into why renewable energy operators are approaching landowners for leasing opportunities, highlighted general renewable energy regulatory requirements, and presented some property rights […]
Today is World Wetlands Day! Did you know that wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests? They are earth’s most threatened ecosystem. The vicious cycle of wetland loss threatens water and soil quality, habitat, plant, and animal biological diversity. Many wildlife species rely on wetlands for feeding and nesting grounds. Additionally, wetlands provide water […]
February 6 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM Councillor Rick Laursen is hosting a Division 7 town hall meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Hussar Community Hall. Join Councillor Laursen and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general updates. Questions, comments, and feedback are encouraged as we continually […]
The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) was established in 1973 by the former Minister of Agriculture as a resource for Albertan farmers and ranchers. Negotiating Renewable Energy Leases was first released in February 2017 in response to requests from Albertan landowners for additional resources to aid in the negotiation of wind and solar leases. This publication […]
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Business Excellence Awards on January 27, 2023, and is still in need of sponsors. This year’s theme is “An Evening in Paris”. See below for more details. To become a sponsor, click here.
November 2 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM | POSTPONED November 3 | Dalum Community Hall | 6 PM Due to unsafe weather, today’s Division 7 Town Hall Meeting (November 2) has been POSTPONED. Tomorrow’s Town Hall Meeting (November 3) will remain as scheduled. We will provide an update once the November 2nd Town Hall […]
November 2 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PMNovember 3 | Dalum Community Hall | 6 PM Councillor Rick Laursen is hosting a Division 7 town hall meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Hussar Community Hall. Additionally, another Division 7 town hall meeting will be hosted at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November […]
Got used plastic baler twine? RECYCLE IT! Follow these 3 steps to ensure that your used twine can be accepted and recycled: SHAKE Remove as much debris, snow or ice as possible. Excessively dirty twine may be rejected, or subject to a landfill tipping fee or additional charges at drop off. BAG Plastic twine only. Bags […]
2023 Environmental Award Nomination Forms are Live! Do you know a community member, landowner, or youth who should be recognized for the great work they have done in the County? Any community member is eligible, so please consider nominating someone today! For more information and to apply, click here.
In January 2022, cleanfarms announced changes to their recycling program for <23L pesticide & fertilizer containers. Here is what cleanfarms will be doing in 2022: Providing rolls of collection bags to all ag retailers and municipalities in the province Strongly encouraging ag retailers to provide collection bags to growers at the point of purchase Strongly […]