Helping small business and getting the economy back on track
As you know, we’ve seen the renewal of some pandemic lockdown measures recently. There’s been a lot in the news, and I wanted to share some of the things weRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
New COVID-19 restrictions enacted
On Nov. 24, the province declared a state of public health emergency and enacted new restrictions in response to increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases through much of the province. TheseRead More »
New town hall close to completion
The new Strathmore municipal building is nearing completion, with the town finding solutions for a few remaining pieces. An update on the project was presented to town council on Nov.Read More »
Mask bylaw defeated
Strathmore town council has voted against adopting a face covering bylaw. During the town’s regular council meeting on Nov. 18, a motion to pass second reading of the proposed bylawRead More »
SHS students stage A Miracle Worker
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, at Strathmore High School, the show must go on. The school’s students are putting on a production of A Miracle Worker, a three-act play by WilliamRead More »
Donated funds leads to shelter donation
On Nov. 10, a local father and son each donated $1,000 to the Strathmore Overnight Shelter to support its operations. Evan Weal, 13, donated $1,000 he earned from his landscapingRead More »
Farm giving unwanted livestock a chance
A small farm located south of Strathmore is providing sanctuary to hundreds of abused, neglected and unwanted animals. Misfit Farms started because its owner, Savannah Ross, “really wanted to getRead More »
Hark the herald angels shovel
Shoveling snow is not just an annoyance – for people with disabilities or health issues, it can be extremely difficult and even dangerous. “We know that Strathmore can often getRead More »
Town tweaks snow clearing policy
The Town of Strathmore has amended its snow removal policy by emphasizing pathway and sidewalk clearing, and increasing the snow level threshold for road clearing. The new policy directs snowRead More »
Adopt-a-family gets strong support
Despite the hardships presented by the pandemic, Strathmore and area residents have been keen to help families in need. Each year, the Wheatland Crisis Society (WCS) runs an initiative –Read More »