Construction of the new municipal building has been complicated by contaminated soil and degraded stormwater drainage – but fixing those issues may result in a healthier Kinsmen Lake. Construction ofRead More »
March 14th marks the fifth concert of the season for Arts on 817 with piano and violin duo meagan&amy. Pianist Meagan Milatz and violinist Amy Hillis, who both grew upRead More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! To begin, I want to say thank you to all our elected municipal leaders that joined me for our budget and speech from the throne. I am soRead More »
This past week in Ottawa, Conservatives demanded an emergency debate on Teck Resources’ decision to pull the plug on their proposed oilsands project. I think “emergency” is the right word.Read More »
Last spring, Strathmore teen Emma Moore had an idea. Instead of taking on a community service project of her own, she decided to raise $2,000 to help 10 local groups.Read More »
A Carseland community group is formulating plans to reopen the hamlet’s post office, despite the recent installation of community mailboxes by Canada Post. Canada Post Carseland, located at 104 MainRead More »
Strathmore Matrix Cheer All-Stars (MCA) is turning out some winning cheerleaders. In mid-February, the MCA Platinum Elite team took third place in Las Vegas, a competition that featured close toRead More »
Both Strathmore High School Spartans senior varsity basketball teams have had success through the regular season. But the real season, the playoffs, commences this week, and the countdown to MarchRead More »
The Wheatland Warriors will play for the South Central Alberta Hockey League (SCAHL) championship after sweeping the their conference tournament Feb. 27-March 1 in Lethbridge. The local bantam double-A teamRead More »
lanz, Lydia May 15, 1929 – February 23, 2020 It is with great heartache that we announce the peaceful passing of Lydia, beloved wife of the late George Lanz atRead More »
BUZZARD, Betty “Joyce” Oct. 22, 1928 – Feb. 26, 2020 It is bittersweet we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt & friend at the ripe ol’ age ofRead More »