17th annual Run as One music festival hosted on International Youth Day
The 17th annual hosting of the Run as One music festival was held on Aug. 13 near Gleichen, giving local talent an opportunity to take to the stage. The festivalRead More »
Wheatland County Food Bank receives largest donation on record from Fill Your Boots campaign
The Wheatland County Food Bank has received a $10,000 donation, as well as nearly 2,700 pounds of food as a result of the Calgary Co-op Fill Your Boots campaign. TheRead More »
Youth Network hosts activities for local youth to celebrate International Youth Day
As part of International Youth Day Aug. 13, the Wheatland Youth Network collaborated with several organizations to host several bee themed activities were hosted at the Strathmore Library. A totalRead More »
Alberta’s beautiful diversity
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I wish all of our Pakistani (Aug. 14) and Indian Subcontinent (Aug. 15) families and friends a very Happy 75th Independence Day. We are blessed in thisRead More »
Local library supported through hotdog fundraiser
Shortly after the Strathmore Stampede parade on July 31, MLA Leela Aheer and MP Martin Shields hosted a hotdog fundraiser in benefit of Strathmore Library. The fundraiser has become aRead More »
Chamber receives federal grant
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) will be receiving $15,680 of federal shop local funding, to be utilized for expanding the chamber’s efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses.Read More »
Southern Alberta Music Festival returns to raise money
Aspen Crossing is once again hosting the South Alberta Music Festival (SAMF), which is scheduled to take place Aug. 13-14. 2021 marks the eighth year of hosting for the festival,Read More »
Alberta celbrates 9th annual Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is returning for its ninth annual run and is looking to encourage more people to come out and learn about local agriculture. Though only the ninthRead More »
Ag society shows appreciation to Stampede volunteers
The Strathmore & District Agricultural Society held an appreciation dinner at the Civic Centre for the volunteers of the Strathmore Stampede just after the gates closed on Aug. 2. AtRead More »
Province to add referendum topics, and Senate nominee election to municipal election day
Albertans will have an opportunity this fall to make their voices heard regarding equalization and daylight saving time during the fall municipal elections. Albertans will be asked to vote onRead More »
Province to dedicate nearly $8 million to Indigenous mental health support grants
Alberta’s government is investing nearly $8 million to support Indigenous-led efforts to support mental health within communities across the province. In a release published July 22, the grants will beRead More »