New town council reflects on election
The Town of Strathmore council has been sworn in and members are eager to get started serving the greater community. Council members attended a multi-day orientation following the results ofRead More »
Raycroft announced as permanent CEO of Ag Society
Doug Raycroft will serve as CEO for the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society for the foreseeable future, taking on the mantle permanently as opposed to operating as the interim. RaycroftRead More »
Making a positive difference
Families in Alberta expect real results that make a positive difference in their lives, and that’s exactly what our government is focused on delivering. The 2025 fall legislative session isRead More »
Election results are in
The results are (unofficially) in for the 2025 municipal elections, with counts stretching into the early hours of Tuesday morning. Official results will be finalized on Oct. 24, allowing timeRead More »
Strathmore resident celebrates 100 blood donations
Strathmore’s Andy Cammaert celebrated his 100th blood donation, Oct. 16, after 24 years of donations. Throughout the near quarter-century of donations, his contributions have been entirely whole blood, as opposedRead More »
Three Strathmore RCMP members recognized for service
Three members of the Strathmore RCMP were recognized for their service during a ceremony held Oct. 8, in Didsbury. A total of 46 Alberta RCMP members were awarded with LongRead More »
Library to host regular D&D programming
Come, young adventurers one and all, for the Strathmore Municipal Library has posted quests to undertake. Laura Henderson, public services manager with the library, explained regularly hosted Dungeons and DragonsRead More »
Rally for Alberta educators hits streets of Strathmore
Educators, students, parents, support staff, among others rallied in Strathmore on Oct. 10 in support of the teachers’ strike taking place province-wide. Teachers went on strike, Oct. 6, calling forRead More »
Hitting the stage
The Arts on 817 concert series is set to continue its tradition of bringing exceptional music to the community, with a blend of local talent and seasoned performers taking theRead More »
County amends Fire and Emergency Services bylaw
Wheatland County is addressing previous gaps identified in their fire and emergency services bylaw to improve clarity over regulatory authority and enforcement. The previous fire and emergency service provisions wereRead More »
County continues hydrogen industry discussion
The Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub presented their findings from a recent study to Wheatland County council, talking about long-term hydrogen viability. The county is among several partners collaborating on aRead More »