FRASER, Esther Charlotte
FRASER,Esther Charlotte July 23, 1922 – August 11, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Esther Charlotte (Wegener) Dawkins, FraserRead More »
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WEGENER, Louise Ruth
WEGENER,Louise Ruth June 26, 1932 – August 12, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Nan and Old Nan, Louise Ruth Wegener. Read More »
Local library supported through hotdog fundraiser
Shortly after the Strathmore Stampede parade on July 31, MLA Leela Aheer and MP Martin Shields hosted a hotdog fundraiser in benefit of Strathmore Library. The fundraiser has become aRead More »
Chamber receives federal grant
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) will be receiving $15,680 of federal shop local funding, to be utilized for expanding the chamber’s efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses.Read More »
Southern Alberta Music Festival returns to raise money
Aspen Crossing is once again hosting the South Alberta Music Festival (SAMF), which is scheduled to take place Aug. 13-14. 2021 marks the eighth year of hosting for the festival,Read More »
Alberta celbrates 9th annual Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is returning for its ninth annual run and is looking to encourage more people to come out and learn about local agriculture. Though only the ninthRead More »
Ag society shows appreciation to Stampede volunteers
The Strathmore & District Agricultural Society held an appreciation dinner at the Civic Centre for the volunteers of the Strathmore Stampede just after the gates closed on Aug. 2. AtRead More »
Province to add referendum topics, and Senate nominee election to municipal election day
Albertans will have an opportunity this fall to make their voices heard regarding equalization and daylight saving time during the fall municipal elections. Albertans will be asked to vote onRead More »
Province to dedicate nearly $8 million to Indigenous mental health support grants
Alberta’s government is investing nearly $8 million to support Indigenous-led efforts to support mental health within communities across the province. In a release published July 22, the grants will beRead More »
Town hall meeting held to discuss use, misuse of local ambulances
A town hall was held on Aug. 12 at the Strathmore Legion, which invited local residents to discuss ambulance services and how they are currently being utilized. Don Sharpe, whoRead More »