Federal economic and fiscal snapshot
Last week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the government’s economic and fiscal “snapshot.” Morneau confirmed the Liberals are running a deficit of $343.2 billion this year, and for the firstRead More »
International student program: different origins, shared opportunities
It was an interesting year for Golden Hills Schools Division’s International program. A total of 140 students from 19 countries attended five schools in Strathmore and area in 2019-20, butRead More »
Rosebud plants for the future
Thanks to a collaboration between Wheatland County, Rosebud Lions Club, Rosebud Community Enhancement Society and Rosebud community members, Rosebud is being adorned with flower planters and will add mature treesRead More »
Siksika establishes curfew to curb COVID-19 spread
In response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, a curfew has been instated on Siksika Nation. The first case of COVID-19 on Siksika Nation was reported on June 11. TheRead More »
Strathmore RCMP to increase in number
The Strathmore RCMP detachment has been earmarked for funding to fill one new officer position, as part of the province’s 2020-21 police funding model for the Alberta RCMP. Currently, theRead More »
Library reopening in phases
The Strathmore Municipal Library is reopening one chapter at a time. The library’s three-phase reopening following shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is underway. Phase 1 of the reopening startedRead More »
New grant to help businesses relaunch
The province is providing a new grant to offer financial assistance to job creators hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The small and medium enterprise relaunch grant provides funding to AlbertaRead More »
AA is here to help
Some Canadians are finding themselves consuming more alcohol as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – but supports are available for those whose drinking is becoming a problem. In aRead More »
RCMP locate two missing teens
Two Strathmore teenagers, previously reported as missing, have both been located and are safe. Sierra Black Kettle, 15, was reported missing on March 11 after having last been seen inRead More »
Applications sought for RCMP youth advisory committee
Applications for the RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC) are now being accepted. Any Canadian resident between the ages of 13 and 21 can apply to be part of theRead More »
Online library programs keeping kids reading
The Strathmore Municipal Library is providing online programming to help kids and teens keep the pages and wheels turning throughout the summer. The Summer Reading Program has been held byRead More »