Changes to the provincial physician funding framework has some Strathmore-area doctors worried about the financial stability of their practices and their ability to provide care to complex patients. On Feb.Read More »
Construction of the new municipal building has been complicated by contaminated soil and degraded stormwater drainage – but fixing those issues may result in a healthier Kinsmen Lake. Construction ofRead More »
March 14th marks the fifth concert of the season for Arts on 817 with piano and violin duo meagan&amy. Pianist Meagan Milatz and violinist Amy Hillis, who both grew upRead More »
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! To begin, I want to say thank you to all our elected municipal leaders that joined me for our budget and speech from the throne. I am soRead More »
This past week in Ottawa, Conservatives demanded an emergency debate on Teck Resources’ decision to pull the plug on their proposed oilsands project. I think “emergency” is the right word.Read More »
Last spring, Strathmore teen Emma Moore had an idea. Instead of taking on a community service project of her own, she decided to raise $2,000 to help 10 local groups.Read More »
A Carseland community group is formulating plans to reopen the hamlet’s post office, despite the recent installation of community mailboxes by Canada Post. Canada Post Carseland, located at 104 MainRead More »
Strathmore residents and institutions will notice an increase on upcoming utility bills starting in July, as council has voted to increase electrical and natural gas franchise fees. Franchise fees areRead More »
Applications for United Way funding are now being accepted for groups aiming to provide support initiatives for residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. The 2020 United Way Grant program isRead More »
Over the past few weeks in Canada, one issue has been front and centre – the Wet’suwet’en blockades that plunged our country into a national crisis. We watched as radicalRead More »
Hello Strathmore readers! I have just about warmed up again after the Polar Plunge this weekend in support of the Special Olympics. Please join me in cheering on Alberta’s teamRead More »