Strathmore offers first Hope’s Cradle
Canada’s first Hope’s Cradle is set to begin operations in Strathmore before the end of the year, offering a last case scenario for new and struggling mothers. The program isRead More »
Cover crop survey results released
Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UofM) have released the results of a 2020 survey centered around prairie cover crops and the impacts the practice has for farmers. The surveyRead More »
Town required to spend $315,000 removing hazardous material from solar farm
During the construction of the Solar Farm on land leased from the Town of Strathmore to Capital Power, materials from a former building on the site were discovered and deemedRead More »
Strathmore Ag Society lights up the night with the return of the Celebration of Lights
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society’s Celebration of Lights was switched on for the first time this year during opening night on Nov. 27 to welcome in the Christmas season.Read More »
Farmers Christmas Market returns
The Christmas market hosted by the Strathmore Farmers Market was a resounding success, according to market manager Tracy Yochim. After having to cancel the previous year’s event, she suspected muchRead More »
Town approves latest budget
The Town of Strathmore council has voted to approve the 2022 long term financial plan, corporate business plan, 2022-24 operating budget and 2022-26 capital budget. The Town’s finances were addressedRead More »
Newly opened downtown music studio
A new local business has been making some noise in the downtown core and amidst the community since its opening this fall. The Wee Ones Music Studio is a newRead More »
Government to offer new supports for young Alberta students, diploma exam weight lowered
The Government of Alberta is making $45 million available to support young students who may have fallen behind in their studies as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. InRead More »
Kevin Scoble to succeed Doug Lagore as Strathmore CAO
The Town of Strathmore has announced Kevin Scoble to be its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), filling the position on a full-time, permanent basis. Previously, the position was held byRead More »
County inviting ratepayers to voice their thoughts regarding speed limits on TWP 232
Wheatland County Council has scheduled a public input session regarding the speed limit of Township Road (TWP) 232 in response to input from ratepayers. Following his presentation to County CouncilRead More »
Parliament has begun
It’s official, the 44th Parliament has begun – finally. Sixty-four days after the election, the speech from the Throne was delivered by our Governor General on behalf of the government.Read More »