Funding helps local childcare facilities
Licensed childcare – representing most programs caring for more than seven children – in Alberta is getting a boost through funding from the federal and provincial governments. On Sept. 22,Read More »
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Golf club tax exemption may be formalized through bylaw
Strathmore town council has moved towards formalizing an arrangement to make the Strathmore Golf Club exempt from municipal taxes. During its regular meeting on Sept. 16, town council directed administrationRead More »
Province targets surgical backlog
A backlog of non-urgent surgeries exists in Alberta due to COVID-19 shutdowns, but the province is working to increase surgical capacity to catch up. Non-urgent, scheduled and elective surgeries wereRead More »
Alberta’s economic recovery
I am so grateful for the people in Alberta. I have spent the better part of September travelling this magnificent province as part of Alberta Culture Days, and I amRead More »
Downtown historic building may house community groups
The historic building on 2nd Ave. in downtown Strathmore that once housed a bank, a newspaper and a shoe store may soon serve as a new home for community groupsRead More »
Mask bylaw passes first reading
Masks are not mandatory by law anywhere in Strathmore, but town council has made the first step towards establishing a face covering bylaw that could be enacted if necessary. TownRead More »
Revving up awareness about abuse
Members of the Strathmore community are not going to be quiet about the issue of child abuse. In fact, they are going to make some noise. This Sunday, Sept. 27,Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club
The Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club originated in 1977, and initially met in the Legion hall on Sunday evenings. Mr .Shaw of Shaw Moving Ltd. advised the club that thereRead More »
New radio system for Wheatland County
Wheatland County is upgrading its radio communications to a new digital system to help better direct emergency services across wider areas. During its regular meeting on Sept. 15, Wheatland CountyRead More »
Town’s tree planting program postponed
A plan to plant 150 mature trees in Strathmore funded by a grant is being postponed for a year until budgetary concerns are met. The town was awarded a TDRead More »