Siksika man’s contribution to museums recognized
A Siksika man has received a prestigious award for shaping museum spaces and promoting the rights of Indigenous communities. Herman Yellow Old Woman is the recipient of the 2020 LieutenantRead More »
Province supports palliative care with funding
New palliative funding could expand end-of-life care in Wheatland County and make dying at home close to family more feasible. On Sept. 9, the government of Alberta announced $6 millionRead More »
Two charged after shooting in Siksika
Two people have been charged with multiple offences after police responded to a report of possible shots fired on Siksika Nation. Gleichen RCMP responded to the call on Sept. 21,Read More »
Town financial report highlights impacts of pandemic
For the Town of Strathmore, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed both sides of its balance sheet. A draft financial update for the first half of the year was presented toRead More »
Funding helps local childcare facilities
Licensed childcare – representing most programs caring for more than seven children – in Alberta is getting a boost through funding from the federal and provincial governments. On Sept. 22,Read More »
Golf club tax exemption may be formalized through bylaw
Strathmore town council has moved towards formalizing an arrangement to make the Strathmore Golf Club exempt from municipal taxes. During its regular meeting on Sept. 16, town council directed administrationRead More »
Province targets surgical backlog
A backlog of non-urgent surgeries exists in Alberta due to COVID-19 shutdowns, but the province is working to increase surgical capacity to catch up. Non-urgent, scheduled and elective surgeries wereRead More »
Alberta’s economic recovery
I am so grateful for the people in Alberta. I have spent the better part of September travelling this magnificent province as part of Alberta Culture Days, and I amRead More »
Downtown historic building may house community groups
The historic building on 2nd Ave. in downtown Strathmore that once housed a bank, a newspaper and a shoe store may soon serve as a new home for community groupsRead More »
Mask bylaw passes first reading
Masks are not mandatory by law anywhere in Strathmore, but town council has made the first step towards establishing a face covering bylaw that could be enacted if necessary. TownRead More »
Revving up awareness about abuse
Members of the Strathmore community are not going to be quiet about the issue of child abuse. In fact, they are going to make some noise. This Sunday, Sept. 27,Read More »