August 16, 2019 Strathmore Times
August 16, 2019 Strathmore Times by Strathmore Times on Scribd
Author: Staff Writer
Strathmore Stampede a success
It was a weekend full of sun, fun and some great pro rodeo and chuckwagon action at the 2019 Strathmore Stampede from Aug. 2 to 5. The fair-weathered weekend broughtRead More »
Movement of soil investigated
During the summer, advertisements offering free soil or free clean fill can often be found. It is also the season the developers get busy. New developments often remove top soil,Read More »
People are strange (thanks, Doors!)
There was a TV show in the ’80s produced by Steven Spielberg called Amazing Stories. It had a short run but did have some memorable episodes. One featured a highRead More »
Showcasing Strathmore
Hello Strathmore! I am saddened to begin my column by sending my love and condolences to the family of my dear friend, MP Deepak Obhrai. Mr. Obhrai, who was bornRead More »
Siksika residents plead guilty to dealing prescription meds
Two Siksika residents pled guilty last week to distributing and selling prescription medications. Crystal BullChief (45) and Melfort Three Suns (51) pled guilty in court on July 25. Last fall,Read More »
Wheatland Deputy Fire Chief gains prestigious appointment
Wheatland County’s Deputy Fire Chief Mac de Beaudrap received a prestigious honour this year. He was appointed an aide-de-camp to the Alberta Lt. Governor, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell. AnRead More »
Newcomers run with the bulls – and win
A pair of first timers emerged as the big winners on back-to-back nights of the 16th annual Running with the Bulls at the Strathmore Stampede. After Justin Lindquist impressed theRead More »
High scores dominated in final rodeo performance
Dawson Hay and Clint Laye saved the best for last at the 2019 Strathmore Stampede rodeo on Monday. As the final competitors to go in their respective events, both HayRead More »
Bensmiller takes chuckwagon crown
Although he hails from Dewberry, Alta., Kurt Bensmiller feels right at home in Strathmore. The 36-year-old reinsman won his second straight World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) show title aboard hisRead More »
Strathmore Thunder girls’ fastpitch softball program looking to the future
The Strathmore Thunder girls’ fastpitch softball program is winding up a successful season, and looking forward to the future that includes a special two-game event on Aug. 27. This year,Read More »