SCHAFER, Holly Ann Cecilia
Holly Ann Cecilia Schafer, aged 63, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2020. She was born on August 3, 1956 in Calgary, Alberta to Edmond and Eileen Verweire. She marriedRead More »
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Recreational facility upgrades ongoing during shutdown
While Strathmore’s recreational facilities are shut down due to COVID-19, town staff have been working to improve them. Upgrades, maintenance and repair at the town’s Family Centre and Aquatic CentreRead More »
Watercraft owners urged to practice aquatic invasive species prevention activities
The coming of the spring season means many individuals will soon be able to enjoy water-based activities like fishing and boating on Alberta’s lakes and irrigation reservoirs. Given the publicRead More »
Blackfoot Crossing to release new Siksika history book
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is releasing a new book on the history of Siksika. The book, titled Stories of the Siksika, tells a history of “who we are,” said ShannonRead More »
Clean up a spring to action
Strathmore’s streets and parks are cleaner thanks to a group of hard-working volunteers. While this year’s one day clean-up event was officially cancelled by the town due to COVID-19, StrathmoreRead More »
Strathmore’s relaunch now underway
Strathmore’s plan to reopen facilities and businesses is underway. But the details and timing of the town’s full relaunch of the shutdowns made in response to COVID-19 depend on infectionRead More »
New seniors support
To help seniors cover any increased costs from the response to COVID-19, the federal government announced on May 12 it is providing some seniors with up to $500 as aRead More »
United Way grants approved
A decision has been made on this year’s allocation of United Way funding to Strathmore-area support organizations. Strathmore town council voted to approve this year’s United Way Strathmore and AreasRead More »
Area man wanted for ‘serious sexual offences’ arrested
Jason Aaron Sunwalk, 30, of Siksika Nation was arrested this past weekend after police asked for the public’s assistance to find Sunwalk, who was wanted for sexual offences. On MayRead More »
Record unemployment in Alberta
Recent released labour statistics give a reading of Alberta’s current economic troubles. Alberta lost more than 243,000 jobs in April, double what the province experienced in March, according to StatisticsRead More »
The ABC’s of psychology: why is this getting so hard?
Maybe at first, you were happy to have a break from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Maybe your children’s extracurricular were cancelled, allowing for just a littleRead More »