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 »
Library More Stuff collections at capacity
The Strathmore Municipal Library has utilized a grant they received from United Way to bolster their “More Stuff” collection. According to the Assistant Director of Library Services, Carmen Erison, theRead More »
Strathmore raises 682 shoeboxes for children in need through Operation Christmas Child
Of the nearly 414,000 shoeboxes donated by Canadians through Operation Christmas Child at the end of 2021, Strathmore put together 682 boxes – an increase of 130 per cent overRead More »
Meadowlark Senior Care Home closing after 22 years of operation
After 22 years of serving the community, Meadowlark Senior Care Home has closed its doors for good, as owner and operator, Debbie Wakelam, retires. Coming into her retirement, Wakelam saidRead More »
CTR schools celebrating work of NCCS staff
Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic schools are celebrating the Non-Certified Classroom Supervisors (NCCS) who have become a valuable asset to keeping schools open and students learning in person. The NCCSRead More »