Horse Heroes Alberta giving horses a second chance
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Horse Heroes Alberta held their first annual bottle drive at Pet Valu in Strathmore. Horse Heroes is not a traditional horse rescue but, rather, a networkRead More »
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Western Irrigation District Memories – Doug and Fern Pagenkopf
Fern’s family originated in Ontario. Her paternal grandfather was AF Quennell who, with his wife Grace, came west in 1910, settling in the Gleichen area. In 1919, after serving withRead More »
Holiday safety
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Strathmore Fire Department would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely. Here are some holiday safety tips to keepRead More »
Live Nativity Pageant makes Christmas special
Something special is happening in Strathmore the weekend before Christmas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting “A Night in Bethlehem – A Live Nativity Pageant.” InRead More »
Bison skull returned to Siksika
A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown Banff, Alta., was returned to Siksika Nation on Nov. 15. “It’s like a welcome home to the buffaloRead More »
Knit, purl, repeat
Rita Sweere has been knitting and crocheting for 83 years. “Since Grade 1,” she says. “In Grade 2, I could knit socks with four needles.” Two years ago, Sweere madeRead More »
SHEARER (Urwin), Donald James
SHEARER (Urwin), Donald James November 24, 1943 – December 10, 2019 On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Donald James Shearer of Strathmore, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 atRead More »
GEORGESON, Donald James
GEORGESON, Donald James September 26, 2019 – December 14, 2019 Don Georgeson passed away peacefully at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 71. Don is lovingly remembered by hisRead More »
Hawks take second at home tournament
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks senior boys’ basketball team made it back to the finals of their home tournament again this year, but came up short, losing 85-65 to St.Read More »
December 20, 2019 Strathmore Times
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George Freeman School fundraising for playground
Raising $73,000 sounds like a daunting task but the staff, students and parents at George Freeman School (GFS) have come up with a number of creative ways to raise funds.Read More »