Yellow and blue bin debate
During the April 12 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Strathmore Town council discussed an idea to potentially add recycling bins to the local waste collection program. The town currently collectsRead More »
County Council resumes Wheatland Lodge support discussions
Wheatland County council has resumed discussions regarding their potential support of the proposed Wheatland Lodge aiming to be constructed in Strathmore. County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brian Henderson presented aRead More »
Town adopts minor revisions to strategic plan
During the April 19 regular meeting of council, the Town of Strathmore made some changes to their strategic plan, originally developed and released last year. Council previously met on Jan.Read More »
Wheatland County Food Bank talks government support
The Wheatland County Food Bank, with the help of the Alberta Government, has been able to help several hundred more people within the community struggling with food insecurity. According toRead More »
Thank you for a great time
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers, it has been a privilege to serve this riding. I have been to your homes, farms, and businesses, seen your kid’s productions and spoken in their classrooms.Read More »
Rockyford Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service
The Rockyford Fire Department celebrated its centennial year on April 15 and invited the local community to be a part of the occasion. Deputy Fire Chief, Darcy Burke, who hasRead More »
Wildlife Festival returns to Strathmore
The Wildlife festival, hosted by YYC Nature Education Centre and Cobbs Adventure Park, is returning to Strathmore for a second year running. Event promoter, Jason Clevett, explained the show travelsRead More »
Parade of garage sales is back
Mark your calendars as the annual Parade of Garage Sales is back on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local Strathmore realtor and proprietor Debbie Mitzner is onceRead More »
Library’s April Gallery featuring Emmeline Keeling
Local art teacher and children’s book illustrator, Emmeline Keeling is the featured artist at the Strathmore Municipal Library for the month of April. Though it is her first time displayingRead More »
Shining performance
John Reischman and The Jay Birds played to a sold-out crowd on April 15 at the Strathmore United Church as part of the Arts on 817 Concert Series. The band,Read More »
Strathmore graduate performs in Rosebud spring shows
Danai Allan, who grew up in Strathmore and is a student in Rosebud School of the Arts’ (RSA) Music Mentorship program, plays key roles in two of three Rosebud eventsRead More »