Bow River MP Martin Shields stood up for weekly newspapers in parliament, saying these publications need federal advertising revenue. Weekly newspapers are important because they cover issues and events inRead More »
The provincial government is creating new programming for students whose learning was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the province, research shows some younger children are struggling with literacyRead More »
The Strathmore Times placed third in two categories for advertising and photography at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA) 2020 Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) Awards of Excellence on May 28. Read More »
A new program is being launched to ensure students have access to menstrual products in school. Many people around the world, including Alberta, experience “period poverty,” meaning they are unableRead More »
The Conservative party has a plan to secure the future and secure our economy. The Liberal Budget 2021 does the opposite. After two long years, a “fiscal snapshot” and aRead More »
Alberta is a magnet for entrepreneurs, technology companies and venture capital investments. The last year and a half have been tough for all of us, but we have worked togetherRead More »
A new department of Siksika Family Services is using new approaches to keep families together and reunify those that have been separated, including creating connections to traditional knowledge and culture.Read More »
As they say in showbiz, “the show must go on.” And so, with safety a top priority, Strathmore High School (SHS) is presenting its most recent performance – Legally BlondeRead More »
Students are returning to the classroom after spending the last two weeks (or more) learning from home as part of increased COVID-19 public health measures. The move to at-home learningRead More »
An investigation into the conduct of a Strathmore town councillor has concluded there is broad interpersonal conflict beyond a couple of councillors. Strategic Steps Inc. was hired by Strathmore townRead More »
A program to provide cell phones to Albertans in crisis is expanding to more women’s shelters and transition houses across Alberta. Last spring, Rogers Communications launched its “digital lifeline” programRead More »