Communities in Bloom – Spring Workshop 2018
Communities in Bloom (CIB) is a volunteer based, Canadian non-profit organization, committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility, beautification and to improving quality of life […]
Articles by Western District Historical Society
Sunflower Days
From the early beginnings, sunflowers were grown at the Canadian Pacific Demonstration and Supply Farm. In 1920 the Supply Farm managers conducted a comparative study […]
June Barbecue
June Barbecue Following our June 22nd Society meeting, Bruce and Isabelle Klaiber hosted a members barbecue on the lawn at “The Granary”. Our thanks to […]
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards At the annual Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Awards held on October 19, 2017, two of […]
Community Events
Community Events The Western District Historical Society was on display at a number of community events throughout 2017. A special thank-you to Lynne Fair, Rhonda […]
Canada 150 Senior’s Luncheon
Canada 150 Senior’s Luncheon As part of Canada’s 150 birthday celebrations, on June 6, 2017, the Western District Historical Society hosted a luncheon for nearly […]
Grade Two Walking Tours
Grade Two Walking Tours On September 29, 2017, the Western District Historical Society welcomed the Grade Two classes from the Wheatland Elementary School on walking […]
Salute to Agriculture 2016
Salute to Agriculture 2016 In 2016 the Strathmore Stampede Parade featured “A Salute to Agriculture Past”. The Western District Historical Society received an award in […]
Strathmore Stampede Parade 2017
Strathmore Stampede Parade 2017 August 6, 2017, the year of Canada’s 150 birthday, the Western District Heritage Society sponsored the ride to honour our first […]
Western Grains Exhibit at Wheatland Hotel
Western Grains Exhibit at Wheatland Hotel On August 3rd, 2017, on behalf of the Western District Historical Society, Rhonda Stockwell and Tom Sadler presented the […]