Strathmore annual job fair returns
After a two-year hiatus due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Rockyview and Wheatland Employment Services (RWES) and Town of Strathmore are excited to once again be hosting a local jobRead More »
Jr. High student aims to raise awareness for RCMP mental health
A local junior high school student has begun working to raise awareness for the mental health of RCMP and how the community can help. Grade 9 student, Jon Ruzsinszki, fromRead More »
Strathmore Stampede wins prestigious award
The Strathmore Stampede has been named the Large Rodeo Committee of the Year during the Canadian Finals Rodeo – a first for the organization. According to Ryan Schmidt, general managerRead More »
Emergencies Act
The news cycle churns a mile a minute and by the time you read this column, the Emergencies Act will have come and gone. So that begs the question: WhyRead More »
Trying times for Canada
Hello Chestermere Strathmore readers, I would like to discuss Motion 10: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly (a) condemn the unnecessary invocation of the Emergencies Act by the GovernmentRead More »
Local school boards on board with lifting of mask mandates for students
As provincial COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Strathmore’s local school divisions continue to be committed to following the directions of the province. Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) Superintendent of Schools,Read More »
SOS receives donation
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) has received $1,000 from the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC), following their announcement as the recipient of the Non-Profit Business of the Year award.Read More »
Legion prepares to celebrate centennial anniversary of war memorial hall
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10, occupying Strathmore, has announced plans to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the local Great War Memorial Hall. Donovan Arnaud, who served as a CommanderRead More »
Legacy farm in works
The Town of Strathmore has passed second reading for the Legacy Farm Area Structure Plan (ASP) which proposes a large-scale development of 48 hectares of land. The ASP, also regardedRead More »
County discussing changes to residential land use bylaw, potential allowance for backyard hens, beekeeping
d has scheduled a public hearing for bylaw 2021-34, which is designed to make a series of amendments to the land use bylaw 2016-01. The proposed bylaw is currently writtenRead More »
Furfest returns to Strathmore
After a hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, Furfest returned to Strathmore on Feb. 12 for its third iteration and according to Kyla Janes, it’s here to stay. Janes, who ownsRead More »