Strathmore Standard to shut down this month
The announcement by one of Canada’s largest newspaper publishers to close unprofitable publications and reduce salary expenses by 10 per cent before the start of their new fiscal year struckRead More »
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MDP and land use amendments ready for public hearings
Wheatland County council approved a hat trick of motions, pertaining to the Wheatland County land use and Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on June 19. Approval was given for first readingRead More »
Business support available for rural areas, businesses
Community Futures Wild Rose has $2.4 million in loan money available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas around Strathmore. Over the past 30-plus years, Community Futures Wild RoseRead More »
Two RSA grads receive notable awards
Two Rosebud School of the Arts 2017 graduates received notable awards in June. Emily Marisabel received the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award, and Sarah Robertson was named theRead More »
Indian Relay Race impresses on Canada long weekend
Great weather, a national holiday and local contestants all added up to one of the most successful Indian Relay Race weekends in its six years of existence in Alberta. TheRead More »
RSA responds to end of performing arts camps
The cancellation of the annual Passion Play performing arts camps in Drumheller means Alberta high school students have lost an opportunity to earn performing arts credits while exploring their creativeRead More »
Zarowny grows with Dawgs
A brotherly connection laid the groundwork for Kaden Zarowny making the transition into the Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy. Growing up in the Strathmore Minor Baseball Association with the AA RedsRead More »
Disc Golf Tour stops in Strathmore
After two years of waiting, the Strathmore Disc Golf Club (SDGC) was finally awarded a spot on the Alberta Tour during the Canada Day long weekend. Players from all overRead More »
Walstra took aim at Junior World Cup
Strathmore’s sharpest shooter just returned from her first international trip as a member of the junior national air rifle team. Sam Walstra learned she qualified for the national program lateRead More »
Locals compete at NJHFR in S.D.
Four local kids returned from the grandest stage for youth rodeo last week. Rockyford’s Lexi Kathol, Duck Lake’s Kylie Bishop, along with Austin and Rylin Scheller of Langdon, made theRead More »
Reds take bronze in Canada Day tourney
As much as small ball and the manoeuvring of chess pieces is going away from today’s game in major league baseball, it will always have a place with the youngerRead More »