Legion formalizing Remembrance Day plans
The Strathmore Legion has set its executives for the year following an election and is looking to formalize its Remembrance Day plans. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 held itsRead More »
Fire safety key in the kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of many homes – and it is also where many fires start. October is Fire Safety Month. This year, the focus is on fire preventionRead More »
Fighting isolation with technology and training
A new program is attempting to help people with disabilities connect to their communities and conduct self-advocacy by providing them with tablet devices. The COVID-19 pandemic has isolated many people,Read More »
Local resident faces multiple child pornography charges
Investigations by the RCMP of online child sexual exploitation has led to the arrest of over two dozen suspects from across Alberta, including a Strathmore man. The Internet Child ExploitationRead More »
A week to support small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on small businesses, but over Small Business Week, Wheatland County is providing more resources to help them weather the storm. Small businesses in CanadaRead More »
The ABCs of psychology: F is for Fall….ing Apart?
Ahh yes, the welcome shift that is fall. In past years I have enjoyed the return of cosy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and the routine that ensues as things settle backRead More »
Leela Sharon Aheer Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on seniors in Alberta shows the failures of the province’s seniors care system, according to two Alberta organizations. On Oct. 1, the International Day ofRead More »
Alberta’s economic recovery
I’m so honoured as always to be able represent you, and this past weekend, I was able to join Strathmore radio station, More Country as they delivered meals for theRead More »
Strathmore Dairy Queen fundraising for local children’s hospitals
Dairy Queen in Strathmore is in the midst of a fundraising initiative to raise much needed funds for Alberta Children’s Hospital to support the children and families in need. AsRead More »
Community engagement starting for Wheatland Lodge replacement
An architect has been selected to design a new seniors’ living facility to replace Wheatland Lodge, so community input is now being sought to direct the process. Wheatland Housing ManagementRead More »
Local leads conversation on overdoses, substance abuse
Substance abuse is a difficult subject, but one Strathmore resident has decided to speak out. On Sept. 22, 2019, three Strathmore teenagers were the victims of opioid overdoses following anRead More »