Author: Staff Writer
Strathmore Legion awarding students for their remembrance contest submissions
The Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 recognized the winners of its annual poster, poem and essay contest on Feb. 26, inviting the winners and their families to the facilityRead More »
Strathmore annual job fair returns
After a two-year hiatus due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Rockyview and Wheatland Employment Services (RWES) and Town of Strathmore are excited to once again be hosting a local jobRead More »
Jr. High student aims to raise awareness for RCMP mental health
A local junior high school student has begun working to raise awareness for the mental health of RCMP and how the community can help. Grade 9 student, Jon Ruzsinszki, fromRead More »
Strathmore Stampede wins prestigious award
The Strathmore Stampede has been named the Large Rodeo Committee of the Year during the Canadian Finals Rodeo – a first for the organization. According to Ryan Schmidt, general managerRead More »
Wheatland Kings knocked out of playoffs
The Wheatland Kings’ playoff run came to an abrupt and decisive end on Feb. 25 after being defeated in game five of their best-of-seven series against the Okotoks Bisons. PlayedRead More »
Wheatland Wildfire basketball returns
Following a two-year hiatus, the Wheatland Wildfire is blazing back onto the local basketball scene and is excited to see local kids back on the court. Wheatland Wildfire Director, MatthewRead More »
Standard Skate-a-thon raises $25,000 for ice rink board installation
Organizers estimate roughly $25,000 was raised over the course of the Standard Agricultural Society Skate-a-thon, which took place at the Standard-Rosebud indoor arena on Feb. 21. Celeste Christensen, who volunteeredRead More »
Emergencies Act
The news cycle churns a mile a minute and by the time you read this column, the Emergencies Act will have come and gone. So that begs the question: WhyRead More »
Trying times for Canada
Hello Chestermere Strathmore readers, I would like to discuss Motion 10: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly (a) condemn the unnecessary invocation of the Emergencies Act by the GovernmentRead More »
MERKEL, Constance Mae (Connie)
MERKEL,Constance Mae (Connie) December 13,1934 – February 11, 2022 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Connie was passionate about knittingRead More »