Town cuts staff
Responding to COVID-19 has had its cost, as dozens of Strathmore town staff found out last week when they lost their jobs. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore announcedRead More »
Going through tough times
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would like to start off by sending my deepest condolences to those families who have lost loved ones this week to COVID-19. I cannot imagine howRead More »
Organized sports halted in town
Organized spring sports in Strathmore is taking a hit from the COVID-19 public health crisis, as the town has extended its facility closure order to outdoor sports facilities. On AprilRead More »
Strathmore youth to benefit from merger
Two Calgary-based organizations devoted to improving the lives of children and families are merging to deliver more integrated services to their communities, and Strathmore is expected to benefit from theRead More »
Strathmore’s finances in good shape: auditor
Despite the Town of Strathmore gaining almost $4 million of financial debt last year, officials say the town’s financial foundation is in robust shape to help weather the ongoing stormRead More »
Town to mitigate Aspen Pond flooding
Strathmore will be fixing a soupy situation around Aspen Pond, where part of the town’s stormwater infrastructure is not draining as designed. Last spring, the town received reports of localizedRead More »
Wheatland County to construct new sewage lagoon near Rosebud
Wheatland County has moved two steps closer to constructing a new wastewater facility to service Rosebud. On April 14, Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved the development permit and titleRead More »
Rocky View County eyes specialized status
Rocky View County is looking to become a Specialized Municipality, which would allow the establishment of service zones varying by tax rate and service level. Rocky View County, which neighboursRead More »
Surgical mask donation in Siksika
Siksika business owner, Gordon Red Crow, has donated 1,200 FDA approved surgical masks to Siksika and the Siksika Elders Lodge to help protect nation members in response to the COVID-19Read More »
Growing wheat for four generations
On their farm southwest of Strathmore, the Risdon family has grown wheat for four generations. “It’s your own operation; the kids come along and it’s great to educate them onRead More »
Cultural artifacts to return to Siksika Nation
After over 140 years, a collection of culturally significant artifacts of the Blackfoot Confederacy will be returning from a museum in England to its home at Siksika Nation. The ChiefRead More »