A month after the 2021 provincial budget was announced, Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) is “cautiously optimistic” about next year’s education funding. Highlights of how it appears the province isRead More »
Paul Muir, Rosebud School of the Arts’ long-time education director, recently accepted the additional role of executive director. The organization has been without a full-time executive director since 2018. ThroughoutRead More »
Plans have been launched for a new park in Lakewood Meadows, but how it will be funded is up in the air. The park plan was presented to town councilRead More »
This week’s weather was Alberta’s finest display of the saying, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We went from spring weather and light coats to winter weatherRead More »
An assortment of artworks produced by staff and volunteers are being displayed at the Strathmore Municipal Library this month, with some up for sale. The library usually features local artistsRead More »
Strathmore town council voted to approve funding to Happy Cat Sanctuary, a move that could raise taxes slightly, but also save taxpayers funding in the long run. In 2018, theRead More »
The definition of conversion therapy included in the proposed prohibited business bylaw for Strathmore is too broad, according to three residents who spoke during a public hearing. Town council passedRead More »
Strathmore RCMP are focusing on 10 priorities, following a motion by Strathmore town council. The priorities are set each year to ensure Strathmore RCMP and the Town of Strathmore agreeRead More »
Rural crime has decreased during the pandemic, but local RCMP detachments will keep their approach to policing with a possible return to normal levels around the corner. This, according toRead More »
Residents have a last chance to share their opinions on a document that will shape development in Strathmore and parts of Wheatland County into the future. A draft of theRead More »
Kody Giffen, one of two brothers charged in the shooting death of local hockey player Kristian Ayoungman, will spend at least four years in prison for his crime. Giffen pleadedRead More »