Finding resources without a phonebook
While many have turned to online searches for telephone and address information, all but making phonebooks obsolete, this has made accessing information difficult for those without access to or notRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
The ABC’s of psychology: D is for depression
Depression has become a common, perhaps even overused, word in our society. It’s often used to describe a wide range of emotional experiences, most commonly sadness or hopelessness. Someone mayRead More »
PRESCOTT, Ruby
PRESCOTT, Ruby December 21, 1925 ~ December 10, 2020 With sadness we announce the passing of Ruby Prescott, beloved wife of the late George Prescott of Strathmore, at the StrathmoreRead More »
New postal address for rural residents
Rural residents of Wheatland County will have new mailing addresses sometime in the new year. Canada Post is completing the civic addressing program, an effort to match physical addresses toRead More »
New plans for Lakewood Meadows
Changes to Lakewood Meadows are being planned, including a new commercial development and a possible two-rink arena. During the Town of Strathmore regular council meeting on Dec. 2, council votedRead More »
COVID-19 complicating province’s court system
While navigating the court system can be daunting at any time, COVID-19 has made things more complicated. The COVID-19 outbreak shut down Alberta’s court system at the start of theRead More »
Stronger COVID-19 measures enacted
The provincial government has enacted new public health measures that will place more restrictions on how people live, work and play for at least the next four weeks. During aRead More »
Council grants golf course tax exemption
Strathmore town council has granted the Strathmore Golf Club exempt from paying municipal property taxes through a bylaw, which could be used to exempt other non-profits. During its regular councilRead More »
Stricter penalties for impaired drivers
As of Dec. 1, police will be administering stricter impaired driving penalties on the road, with impaired drivers facing larger fines and losing their vehicles for up to 30 days.Read More »
Overnight shelter hosting fundraising auctions
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is holding two holiday auctions, giving residents a chance to gain a unique item or gift for the holidays while donating to a worthy cause.Read More »