Town holds holiday decorating contest
To make this holiday season a little brighter, the Town of Strathmore is challenging residents to channel their inner Clark Griswald by decorating their home or business with electric cheer.Read More »
Ag society sprouts tree sponsorship program
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society has started a new tree sponsorship program that will see dozens of commemorative elm trees added to its grounds. Residents and groups can recognizeRead More »
School boards adjusting to new health measures
Some Strathmore and area students have returned to at-home learning. Under new provincial rules, students in Grades 7-12 returned to at-home learning on Nov. 30, while students from kindergarten throughRead More »
Helping small business and getting the economy back on track
As you know, we’ve seen the renewal of some pandemic lockdown measures recently. There’s been a lot in the news, and I wanted to share some of the things weRead More »
New COVID-19 restrictions enacted
On Nov. 24, the province declared a state of public health emergency and enacted new restrictions in response to increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases through much of the province. TheseRead More »
New town hall close to completion
The new Strathmore municipal building is nearing completion, with the town finding solutions for a few remaining pieces. An update on the project was presented to town council on Nov.Read More »
Mask bylaw defeated
Strathmore town council has voted against adopting a face covering bylaw. During the town’s regular council meeting on Nov. 18, a motion to pass second reading of the proposed bylawRead More »
SHS students stage A Miracle Worker
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, at Strathmore High School, the show must go on. The school’s students are putting on a production of A Miracle Worker, a three-act play by WilliamRead More »
Donated funds leads to shelter donation
On Nov. 10, a local father and son each donated $1,000 to the Strathmore Overnight Shelter to support its operations. Evan Weal, 13, donated $1,000 he earned from his landscapingRead More »
Farm giving unwanted livestock a chance
A small farm located south of Strathmore is providing sanctuary to hundreds of abused, neglected and unwanted animals. Misfit Farms started because its owner, Savannah Ross, “really wanted to getRead More »
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 »