Climate change policies
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. We have had a few interesting weeks across the political front federally. We saw our federal government float policies regarding climate change. We heard terms like “justRead More »
Library bringing back cat café
The Strathmore Municipal Library is bringing back their cat café, in partnership with the Happy Cat Sanctuary for their second iteration. Hosted for the first time in November of lastRead More »
Short-term rental aimed at large groups
Town Councillor and local realtor, Debbie Mitzner has officially opened a property for short-term rental, aimed at serving large groups as well as being a gathering place for events. TheRead More »
Celebrating excellence
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is excited to announce the return of their annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA), this time being hosted in person. Strathmore’s BEA is stillRead More »
County Council approves interim capital, operational budgets
Wheatland County council has approved administration’s proposed interim capital and operating budgets for 2023-25, and 2027 as was presented during the most recent regular meeting. The county had originally begunRead More »
County approves joint QMP for local fire services
Wheatland County council has approved a joint Quality Management Plan (QMP) between county fire services, and the Villages of Standard and Hussar. Cindy Ramsay, fire prevention officer with the county’sRead More »
Strathmore Fire Department talks year end
Chief of Strathmore’s local fire department, David Sturgeon, reflected on the past year as 2022 drew to a close. He explained the fire department introduced a number of new thingsRead More »
Strathmore RCMP reflects on 2022
According to Staff Sgt. Mark Wielgosz with Strathmore RCMP, 2022 was generally a return to normalcy for the local police service. He explained, though not regarding the exact statistics, localRead More »
MLA Aheer looks back on 2022
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer reviewed her final complete year serving as MLA of the local riding, before she bows out come the next election. “This riding is full of activated,Read More »
Climbing High Farms offering alternative for Christmas tree disposal
With the holiday season coming to an end and Christmas trees needing to be cleared out, Climbing High Farms is offering a solution for a quick and responsible disposal. WhileRead More »
Strathmore community honours loved ones with Tree of Hope
For over 25 years, community members in Strathmore have honoured their loved ones by donating to the Strathmore District Health Foundation’s Tree of Hope campaign each winter. This year’s treeRead More »