Musicians celebrate culture and compassion
Producer and musician Denis Grady is bringing two musical and cultural events to Wheatland County this week. On June 30 and July 1, he is producing and performing in theRead More »
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25 Years of Canadian Badlands Passion Play
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play, performed outdoors in the Drumheller badlands, presents its 25th season this year, and organizers are putting a new spin on the sought-after production. Over 150Read More »
Outdoor blazes new trails
School programs that teach kids about the great outdoors are beginning to take off in Strathmore. As of this fall, Strathmore High School will offer class credit to join theRead More »
Rollerhawks takedown top dog
The Edmonton Bears appeared destined to capture their third-straight U14 AAA Western National Roller Hockey title. The Bears hadn’t lost a game in over two years and came into theRead More »
Kings sign former WAA Skiffington
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings have once again tapped into the local youth hockey pipeline. The latest signing by the Heritage Junior Hockey League club (HJHL) was announced June 18, whenRead More »
Skateboard session bridges gaps
The heavy rain that impacted and cancelled earlier events last weekend departed, and blue skies returned to Strathmore for the fourth annual Rock N Ride Skate for Change at theRead More »
Local girls help each other out for Ironman
Running an Ironman or a Half Ironman can be a gruelling challenge, but it can be made a little easier when doing it with a friend. Especially when your friendRead More »
Bulls dominate inagural Bull-A-Rama at Aggie Days
The bulls were too much to handle during the inaugural Bull-A-Rama event at Aggie Days June 24 in Carseland. That doesn’t mean the sellout crowd wasn’t entertained. “The bulls kickedRead More »
Rain cancels bike ride during Tri-Smore
Last year, the conditions were perfect. This year, a heavy downpour put the eighth annual Tri-Smore Strathmore Triathlon in jeopardy. It rained off and on all weekend, but hit theRead More »
MAY, Douglas William
MAY, Douglas William August 19, 1954 to April 13, 2018 Doug passed away peacefully at the Strathmore Hospital on the early morning of May 13, 2018. Previous to his passing,Read More »
NIELSEN, Swen Erik
NIELSEN, Swen Erik Swen Erik “Rick” Nielsen was born on September 22, 1935 at the family farm. While growing up in Standard, AB he was very active in a varietyRead More »