George Freeman School EcoClub talks renewable energy
The George Freeman School EcoClub hosted an open house on Oct. 25 to show off and talk about their off-grid energy project. Having taken place over the school’s lunch hour,Read More »
Working together to improve health care
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. It’s such a pleasure, as always, to chat with you. I wanted to highlight some of the work that the Ministry of Health has done, particularly Minister Copping,Read More »
Library to host Strathmore’s first cat café
The Strathmore Municipal Library is partnering with the Happy Cat Society to host the first cat café in Strathmore. Carmen Erison, assistant director of library services, said the idea wasRead More »
Public art helping residents build job skills
A new piece of public art has been completed at the Strathmore Municipal Library, welcoming patrons to the facility – literally. The mural was established through a joint venture betweenRead More »
Community Futures receives prestigious award
Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR) announced on Oct. 5 that they are the recipient of a Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). The Marketing CanadaRead More »
Badlands Search and Rescue hosts open house
The Badlands Search and Rescue Association (BSRA) hosted an open house in Kinsmen Park on Oct. 15 to both raise awareness of the organization and discuss what they do. ScottRead More »
Hope Bridges Society hosts 15th annual gala
The Hope Bridges Society hosted their 15th annual gala on Oct. 16 featuring a host of musical performances. Sheila Konschuh, who spoke on behalf of the Hope Bridges Society, explainedRead More »
Blackfoot Confederacy signatories announce complaint against ISC
Siksika Nation, in conjunction with the Kainai and Piikani Nations, hosted a press conference on Oct. 12 to discuss a complaint filed against Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The complaint, filedRead More »
AHS shifting in-hospital lab priorities, new community lab in development
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Oct. 3 that several in-hospital labs in the Calgary Zone will be shifting their focus to prioritize emergency, inpatient and ambulatory patients. Those whoRead More »
Siksika Nation announces agreement for establishment of local police service
The Province of Alberta announced on Sept. 23 that an agreement between the province, Government of Canada and Siksika Nation had been reached, allowing the Nation to take over localRead More »
AHS introduces new ambulances to Calgary, Edmonton area fleets
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Sept. 27 the addition of 10 new ambulances to its fleet in service for patients in Calgary and Edmonton. The new vehicles, five designatedRead More »