SHS aims to establish geodesic greenhouse
A Strathmore High School (SHS) teacher is optimistic about being able to fund a greenhouse to be constructed on school grounds that will be open to both student and communityRead More »
Grade 5 class raises money for charity
Trinity Christian Academy’s Grade 5 class raised $450 for Ducks Unlimited Canada after they researched and sold mask holders. The students had already been designing pretend businesses in class, untilRead More »
Healing garden planned next to municipal building
The Town of Strathmore is working with members of Siksika Nation to establish a healing garden adjacent to the new town hall building. Astokomii Smith, Indigenous liaison for the town,Read More »
5 for Life to host pop-up event
Partnering with the Strathmore Municipal Library, 5 for Life Early Childhood is inviting Strathmore’s young kids to come out and learn new skills for everyday life. Courtney Bangen, 5 forRead More »
Keep in Touch program curbs loneliness, isolation
Taking its cue from Volunteer Lethbridge, both Strathmore Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Wheatland FCSS are hoping to help ease feelings of loneliness and isolation in the community.Read More »
Siksika teenager to marshal 2021 Calgary Stampede
Katari Right Hand, who is featured on the Calgary Stampede’s 2021 poster, has also been selected to lead the official parade as its marshal. According to her grandfather, Mitch RightRead More »
Strathmore to pilot pop-up market for local businesses
The Town of Strathmore is looking to provide a new opportunity for local businesses and create a jumpstart in economic development now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift. AsRead More »
Improved broadband for county investigated
Wheatland County is contracting with Tricon Solutions in an effort to develop and implement improved broadband access for industry, residential and business purposes. Currently in its initial stages, the projectRead More »
Providing help for kids with special needs
Project H.O.P.E. provides therapeutic services for kids with special needs, and they recently raised over $10,000 in a fundraiser. However, funding remains as a big obstacle for the organization. TheRead More »
Housing report shows local instabilities
A recently released report focusing on local housing showed that of those surveyed in the area, over half were found to be living in “housing-insecure” or homeless conditions. Locally leadRead More »
SHS apprenticeship program proving a positive experience
Strathmore High School (SHS) students are greatly benefiting from the partnerships made with employers under the registered apprenticeship program (RAP). The program is designed for high school students who haveRead More »