Author: Staff Writer

SKIBSTED, David Merritt

August 22, 1954 – April 19, 2020 David was born in Calgary to Eric and Norma Skibsted and raised on the family farm SE of Rosebud. Early in life hisRead More »

Conley, Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne

Conley, Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne August 22, 1954 – April 19, 2020 Lawrence (Lorne) Melvourne Conley lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 21st 2020. He was born October 27th,Read More »

ELIAS, Gerald Anthony

ELIAS, Gerald Anthony May 29, 1937 – Calgary, Alberta April 20, 2020 – Standard, Alberta We are saddened to announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Elias on Monday, AprilRead More »

Municipal building over budget

The town’s municipal building project is over budget, despite cost-saving measures — some of which were conducted without the knowledge of council. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore releasedRead More »

Teddy bears pop up in windows

Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are showing up in the front windows of Strathmore businesses and residences as people join in on a global project. The activity is basedRead More »

Siksika Nation steps up security plan

On April 15, Siksika Nation emergency management announced the activation of its “COVID-19 Security Plan,” which is aimed to enhance the isolation of the Nation from surrounding communities through monitoringRead More »

Town cuts staff

Responding to COVID-19 has had its cost, as dozens of Strathmore town staff found out last week when they lost their jobs. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore announcedRead More »

Going through tough times

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would like to start off by sending my deepest condolences to those families who have lost loved ones this week to COVID-19. I cannot imagine howRead More »

Organized sports halted in town

Organized spring sports in Strathmore is taking a hit from the COVID-19 public health crisis, as the town has extended its facility closure order to outdoor sports facilities. On AprilRead More »