BARSTAD, Gerald “Gerry”
BARSTAD,Gerald “Gerry” Gerry (G.F.) Barstad passed away suddenly in Calgary, AB on May 10, 2022 at the age of 89 years. Born Aug 15, 1932 in Wood Mountain, SK toRead More »
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Running With the Bulls set to return for Stampede
Running With the Bulls is scheduled to make its return during this year’s Strathmore Stampede for another round of excitement. Kate Dubois, events coordinator with the Strathmore Agricultural Society, saidRead More »
Two local trick riders to perform at Ponoka Stampede
Local trick riders Mackenzie Jensen and Jayna Hale (17) have been invited to perform at the Ponoka Stampede this summer. The Ponoka Stampede is regarded as the second-to-largest rodeo eventRead More »
Local martial artists to compete on national stage
Several young martial artists who train in Wheatland County are preparing for a trip to Ottawa to compete on a national stage. Sensei Tammy Thankachen, owner of Oku Damashi MartialRead More »
Limiting license plate theft
The Strathmore RCMP are excited to announce the availability of security screws for license plates at the local detachment, firehall and auto retailers. According to Sgt. Jay Salmon, the screwsRead More »
Wheatland County adjusting agreement with Marigold Library System
Wheatland County is has signed off on amending its operational agreement with the Marigold Library System, which updates some of the language of the agreement and the organization’s levy rates.Read More »
Council begins exploring potential grant to help fund Redland water line
For the next 16 months, the Strathmore MunicipWheatland County Council is seeking more information regarding the logistics of potentially providing a grant to help fund a waterline for Redland residents. Read More »
Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess crowned
Sikapinakii Low Horn will be representing Siksika Nation, as well as her family tipi, as she has been crowned the Calgary Stampede’s First Nation’s Princess for 2022. Low Horn wasRead More »
Local Athlete to play in Team Alberta Senior Bowl
Football Alberta is once again hosting their annual Senior Bowl High School All-Star Game for graduating Grade 12 students and one player from Strathmore will be participating. Matthew Oslanski wasRead More »
Strathmore Ag Society announces construction of local horseshoe pits
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society (SDAS) has both received funding for and will be constructing horseshoe pits within the Ag grounds this summer. According to SDAS CEO Ryan Schmidt,Read More »