PAVCEK, Moira
PAVCEK,Moira It is with enormous heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Moira Pavcek (nee Livingstone). Mom/Gramma/Nana passed away with family by her side June 14th, 2020 at the StrathmoreRead More »
Author: Staff Writer
Volunteers work to improve birth forest
Strathmore is boasting new fruit and shrub trees after Strathmore Communities in Bloom completed another phase of its birth forest. According to Rob Pirie, chairman of Strathmore Communities in BloomRead More »
Celebrating graduation amongst a pandemic
Schools in Strathmore and Wheatland County have adapted and found ways to celebrate graduation this year amid school closures, bans on public gatherings, and even a social distancing parade cancellationRead More »
Community grants up for grabs
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering communities the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects that enrich education, recreation and culture. The RCF application process opens todayRead More »
Secondary suites process approved
Developing a secondary suite is now an easier option for Strathmore homeowners. Town council voted to amend its land use bylaws to allow secondary suites in certain land use districtsRead More »
‘Soft reopening’ for legion
Strathmore’s legion is reopening its doors to members and their guests, but ongoing restrictions means fundraising remains at less than full throttle. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 announced itsRead More »
Free non-medical masks available
Albertans can now access free, non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Strathmore and area, people can obtain up to four masks at A&W, McDonald’s andRead More »
Ready, set, slide: playgrounds reopening
The relaunch from COVID-19 continues, as almost all playgrounds in Strathmore and Wheatland County have reopened. Strathmore’s playgrounds and most of its outdoor recreational facilities reopened on June 5, asRead More »
Rosebud next in (water) line
Work to improve drinking water throughout the county and its villages continues, as Phase 3 of the Wheatland regional water line project will be underway as soon as a contractorRead More »
New report outlines homeless count in rural Alberta
A severe lack of data on homelessness in rural areas across Canada presents a challenge. But a recently released report from the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) has provided aRead More »
Police bust east of Strathmore
A multi-unit RCMP force made a large bust at a property located east of Strathmore last week. Members of the Strathmore RCMP and the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit,Read More »