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 »
Local writer feeds her inner fire
Francine Cunningham of Strathmore is an Indigenous writer, artist and educator whose poem “Feeding the Fire” has made the longlist for the 2022 CBC Poetry Prize. The list consists ofRead More »
Current town budget looks optimistic
The Town of Strathmore is forecasting a nearly quarter-million dollar financial surplus at the conclusion of this fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly report. Tom Maier, manager of financialRead More »
Town looking to update local reservoir systems
The Town of Strathmore is seeking grant funding from the Province of Alberta to aid in updating its local reservoir systems. Ethan Wilson, manager of infrastructure for the town, saidRead More »
Town Councillor launches new charity challenge
Town of Strathmore Coun. Richard Wegener is challenging the community to come together and raise donations for the Strathmore Overnight Shelter. He explained his goal with the challenge is toRead More »
Helping Albertans with financial relief
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. It’s been heartening to see Alberta’s economy beginning to recover. The resilience of Albertans always amazes me, but even in the midst of that good news, AlbertansRead More »
Operation Christmas Child collection week returned
Operation Christmas Child returned to Strathmore, with boxes full of donations being collected at the Strathmore Alliance Church for distribution. The fundraiser is part of Samaritan’s Purse, an organization whichRead More »
New lodge discussed
Wheatland County Coun. Glenn Koester, representing the Wheatland Housing Management Board (WHMB), spoke to seniors at the Happy Gang on Nov. 17 regarding the current state of the planned newRead More »
Youth Theatre Classes come to Strathmore
Youth Theatre Classes Strathmore is officially entering stage right. The new non-profit theatre group is currently the fall session open to students Grade 2-4. However, because of a spike inRead More »
Telus Storyhive docuseries filmed in Langdon
A six-episode docuseries filmed in Langdon premiered on Tuesday, Nov. 15, spotlighting the Langdon Fire Service and the volunteers dedicated to protecting their community. The series was filmed for theRead More »