Thank you for a great time
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers, it has been a privilege to serve this riding. I have been to your homes, farms, and businesses, seen your kid’s productions and spoken in their classrooms.Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
Rockyford Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service
The Rockyford Fire Department celebrated its centennial year on April 15 and invited the local community to be a part of the occasion. Deputy Fire Chief, Darcy Burke, who hasRead More »
Wildlife Festival returns to Strathmore
The Wildlife festival, hosted by YYC Nature Education Centre and Cobbs Adventure Park, is returning to Strathmore for a second year running. Event promoter, Jason Clevett, explained the show travelsRead More »
Parade of garage sales is back
Mark your calendars as the annual Parade of Garage Sales is back on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local Strathmore realtor and proprietor Debbie Mitzner is onceRead More »
Library’s April Gallery featuring Emmeline Keeling
Local art teacher and children’s book illustrator, Emmeline Keeling is the featured artist at the Strathmore Municipal Library for the month of April. Though it is her first time displayingRead More »
Shining performance
John Reischman and The Jay Birds played to a sold-out crowd on April 15 at the Strathmore United Church as part of the Arts on 817 Concert Series. The band,Read More »
Strathmore graduate performs in Rosebud spring shows
Danai Allan, who grew up in Strathmore and is a student in Rosebud School of the Arts’ (RSA) Music Mentorship program, plays key roles in two of three Rosebud eventsRead More »
Aircraft campus opposed
A longstanding family in Wheatland County are expressing concerns regarding the development of De Havilland’s aircraft campus on neighbouring land, and the impact it will have both for them andRead More »
City of Chestermere CAO to stand trial in Strathmore
City of Chestermere Chief Administrative Officer Kim Wallace is scheduled to appear in Strathmore court on July 17 following her not guilty plea to allegations of assault against a staffRead More »
Province adds $10 million to rural tourism budget
The Government of Alberta announced April 4 that Travel Alberta will be receiving $10 million over two years to develop tourism awareness and visitation around the province. These developments willRead More »