Tax dollars hard at work
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I wanted to chat with you about some initiatives that our government is taking over the next few years. Your tax dollars are hard at work asRead More »
Strathmore Christmas Hamper Society hosts donation blitz
The Christmas Hamper Society hosted a donation blitz Dec. 3, at several local franchise locations to help collect food and toys for this year’s Christmas hampers. Lynn Thurston, who spokeRead More »
Kiwanis International introduces itself to Strathmore
Kiwanis International hosted a meeting in Strathmore, Nov. 30, intending to discuss with residents what they might want to see from the organization within the community. Having not yet establishedRead More »
Strathmore High School students take production to national stage
A Strathmore High School (SHS) teacher is preparing to take her students to the national stage, literally, for them to perform renditions of New Blood. Deanne Bertsch, an instructor atRead More »
Smile Cookie Campaign smashes previous fundraising record
The Strathmore Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has received the total donations raised through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign this year, totalling its biggest year to date. FCSSRead More »
Songs of peace and joy
Shannon Gaye, along with the Kristian Alexandrov Trio, will be performing a soulful jazz-infused Christmas concert on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Strathmore United Church as part ofRead More »
Siksika Nation begins process to acquire drinking water settlement
Siksika Nation has announced they will be moving forward with applications for claims under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement. The settlement aims to compensate Nation members who were impactedRead More »
County exploring options to increase water infrastructure
Wheatland County Coun. Tom Ikert, during the Nov. 22 regular county council meeting, introduced a discussion regarding an idea to develop more access to water within the county. Prior toRead More »
Strathmore Library to host Holiday Extravaganza
The Strathmore Municipal Library is hosting its Holiday Extravaganza once again this year, and encouraging families to get out of the house during their winter break. The event is beingRead More »
The most wonderful time of the year
The Christmas season is one of the brightest and busiest times of the year. A time spent with family and friends, celebrating community, and for many, marking a religious holidayRead More »
Christmas Hamper Society collection period in full swing
The Strathmore Wheatland Christmas Hamper Society (SWCHS) began its annual toy and food drive as of Nov. 14 for this year’s Christmas hampers. Marilyn Galvin, chair of the SWCHS, saidRead More »