Not all ponds created equal for skating
While some areas of Strathmore’s storm ponds provide a safe place to skate, other spots have unreliable ice because of flowing water underneath the ice surface. The recreational potential andRead More »
New book helps to collect memories and confront death
A new book developed in Strathmore will help people confront death and dying while providing them a place to collect and share memories of their loved ones. The book, titledRead More »
Agritourism challenge launched
A new challenge for rural businesses looking to the enter area of agritourism can enter a new challenge being offered by Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR). The Agritourism Innovation ChallengeRead More »
Town operations reports on busy 2020
Last year was busy for the town’s operations team, which performed a variety of tasks to keep up the look and function of Strathmore’s public spaces and infrastructure. During theRead More »
Birds Canada releases grassland conservation guide
Rural landowners have several options for land stewardship programs, but a new guide could help them consider them all in one place. Birds Canada, a non-profit charity, has released theRead More »
Strathmore joins anti-discrimination network
The Town of Strathmore will be working to improve its policies against discrimination after joining a network of Canadian municipalities. On Jan. 20, Strathmore town council voted to join theRead More »
Strathmore left out of Calgary fluoride debate
Despite receiving its water from Calgary through a regional system, Strathmore has been left out of discussions about reintroducing fluoride to the city’s potable water. In 2011, Calgary water fluoridationRead More »
Coal policy
I wanted to chat about the world of coal policy here in Alberta. I know that with everything else going on, you do not need the stress of thinking thatRead More »
Alberta Order of Excellence nominations open
The province is now accepting nominations to the Alberta Order of Excellence, an award given each year to residents who have made remarkable contributions to their community, the province andRead More »
Landowners asked for views on hunting access
Rural landowners are being asked by the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) to complete a survey on granting hunters permission to access their property. The survey, available through ACA’s website, isRead More »
Appreciation for Strathmore health care workers
Frontline health care workers in Strathmore had a bit of extra time following their long shifts last week thanks to an initiative to provide them with a free meal. TheRead More »