Hark the herald angels shovel
Shoveling snow is not just an annoyance – for people with disabilities or health issues, it can be extremely difficult and even dangerous. “We know that Strathmore can often getRead More »
Town tweaks snow clearing policy
The Town of Strathmore has amended its snow removal policy by emphasizing pathway and sidewalk clearing, and increasing the snow level threshold for road clearing. The new policy directs snowRead More »
Adopt-a-family gets strong support
Despite the hardships presented by the pandemic, Strathmore and area residents have been keen to help families in need. Each year, the Wheatland Crisis Society (WCS) runs an initiative –Read More »
Chestermere adopts mask bylaw
Masks may not be mandatory in Strathmore, but if you are planning to visit Chestermere soon, you may want to have one ready. On. Nov. 17, Chestermere city council passedRead More »
New deputy fire chief to recruit more diverse and inclusive force
Strathmore has moved to make its fire department more diverse and inclusive by hiring a deputy fire chief to a new recruitment position. Laurie VandeSchoot, the town’s new assistant chiefRead More »
Mask bylaw defeated
Last night, Strathmore town council voted against adopting a face covering bylaw. On Sept. 16, town council passed the first reading of a proposed face covering (“mask”) bylaw that ifRead More »
New $5 bill could feature local historical leader
A former chief of Siksika Nation and Blackfoot leader, Isapo-muxika, is one of several historical figures under consideration to be featured on the Bank of Canada’s new $5 bill. EightRead More »
Gas tax largely funding Westridge Road project
Strathmore’s Westridge Road revitalization project will be funded largely in part through the federal gas tax, meaning the project will not rely on the property taxes from Strathmore residents. TheRead More »
Trinity school to get new playground
Trinity Christian Academy in Strathmore will be getting a new playground, thanks to fundraising efforts, an anonymous donation and a grant from the province. Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), part ofRead More »
Local teen raises support for Siksika homeless
Some of the less fortunate in Gleichen and Siksika Nation will be warmer and less hungry thanks to care packages from a Strathmore teenager. With Siksika Nation facing an increasingRead More »
Authorities responding to COVID-19 increase
With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing across the province, new mandatory health measures have been implemented to help stop the spread of the virus. As of Nov. 16, thereRead More »