Another balanced budget
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. We released another balanced budget this week, and I wanted to share some good news with you. The Minister of Justice has awarded the Alberta Community Restorative JusticeRead More »
Library hosts programming for Golden Hills reading week
The Strathmore Municipal Library offered a variety of programs for kids and families, while Golden Hills students were off for their reading week. “We were running programs all week. (Wednesday’s)Read More »
New concert comes to town
The Arts on 817 Concert Series is excited to host Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier on March 17 for a special evening to celebrate the release of the duos newestRead More »
Town moves Strathmore Day to online event this year
The Town of Strathmore has announced that it will not be hosting in-person activities for Strathmore Day this year, deciding to allocate town funds elsewhere to higher priorities. According toRead More »
Preparing for the show
The Strathmore Musical Arts Festival (SPAF) is once again preparing for their annual musical festival March 24 to April 2. This year the event is expected to be the largestRead More »
Library partners with Trellis to host First Nations programming
Over the course of the month, the Strathmore Municipal Library, in partnership with Trellis, has been hosting cultural programming for education regarding local First Nations. “First, we offered soapstone carving,Read More »
Alcohol excise tax increase
It’s March 1 and one month from now your taxes are going up again thanks to this government. In 2017, the Liberal government included in their budget a provision toRead More »
Legion to host a new open mic event
A local community group is hosting a new open mic event at the Strathmore Legion, which will be open to anyone wishing to come out and perform. The group, InRead More »
Helping families through tough times
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I wanted to share a personal story with you this week. As with all families, we go through our ups and downs, and I find myself inRead More »
Westmount School resumes pre-pandemic school production
Following a three-year hiatus, Westmount School was finally able to bring back their annual drama production, resuming their rendition of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Sarah Rommens, a teacher at WestmountRead More »
Town to host public hearing for affordable housing
The Town of Strathmore will soon be hosting a public hearing regarding the potential land use redesignation of 9 Bayside Place. As initially discussed during the Feb. 15 regular meetingRead More »