‘Soft reopening’ for legion
Strathmore’s legion is reopening its doors to members and their guests, but ongoing restrictions means fundraising remains at less than full throttle. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 announced itsRead More »
Free non-medical masks available
Albertans can now access free, non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Strathmore and area, people can obtain up to four masks at A&W, McDonald’s andRead More »
Ready, set, slide: playgrounds reopening
The relaunch from COVID-19 continues, as almost all playgrounds in Strathmore and Wheatland County have reopened. Strathmore’s playgrounds and most of its outdoor recreational facilities reopened on June 5, asRead More »
Rosebud next in (water) line
Work to improve drinking water throughout the county and its villages continues, as Phase 3 of the Wheatland regional water line project will be underway as soon as a contractorRead More »
New report outlines homeless count in rural Alberta
A severe lack of data on homelessness in rural areas across Canada presents a challenge. But a recently released report from the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) has provided aRead More »
Police bust east of Strathmore
A multi-unit RCMP force made a large bust at a property located east of Strathmore last week. Members of the Strathmore RCMP and the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit,Read More »
Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch
Stage two of the provincial relaunch starts today (June 12), a week sooner than expected. According to a government news release issue June 9, strong testing data showed active COVID-19Read More »
Rain for the crops
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! With seeding pretty well done it is good to see some rain to help bring the crops out of the ground. I had a look at theRead More »
Chamber relaunch
Strathmore’s businesses are rallying for relaunch – and the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge. The chamber, which is undergoing rebranding, is leading a boots-on-the-ground effort toRead More »
Documentary illuminates Rosebud Theatre
Rosebud Theatre has published an online documentary focused on the hamlet of Rosebud and its unique arts community that is now challenged by show cancellations made in response to COVID-19.Read More »
Local esthetic business ordered to shut down
A Strathmore esthetic business was ordered to shut down last week after it was found to be offering esthetic services to the public. Queen’s Nails, located on 2nd Avenue, wasRead More »