Running for the cure
Born and raised in Strathmore, Tari Cockx is participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure. The reason is clear – she has recently been fighting breast cancer. A yearRead More »
Town breaks ground on new office
On Sept. 6 the, Town of Strathmore along with PCL Construction, partners and friends, celebrated the groundbreaking for the new municipal building. According to a town news release, the newRead More »
Blake Reid Band to perform in Strathmore
The Blake Reid Band will perform a concert at the Strathmore Travelodge, Sept. 28. Tickets include a gourmet dinner, and local musicians Erinn Gregory and Katie McKinnon are the openingRead More »
Tasers wanted for community peace officers
Many police forces are being supplied conducted energy weapons (CEW), also known as tasers, as an alternative weapon to be used in conflict situations. Wheatland County council ratified its supportRead More »
Strathmore Celebration of Lights needs volunteers
With the Christmas season fast approaching, the Strathmore Lions Club Celebration of Lights committee will begin preparations on Sept. 15. This will be the 12th year of the event, whichRead More »
Assessment model hurts municipal coffers
There is an old saying that when one hand giveth, another taketh away. The dust has just settled on municipal sustainable initiative (MSI) funding, and now the provincial government isRead More »
Congratulations Strathmore
Hello Strathmore Times readers. I would like to start off by saying congratulations to the Town of Strathmore as they break ground for their new municipal building that will beRead More »
Call for cradle-to-grave product recycling
Many consumers adhere to the recycle, reuse and reduce philosophy for things they purchase. Yet it is frustrating when recyclables can’t be made into something else, or there is noRead More »
Blue ribbon panel suggests changes
The province’s blue ribbon panel has suggested changes to Alberta education funding. When the panel was created by Premier Jason Kenney in May to review Alberta’s finances, the panel foundRead More »
Septic issues concern Rosebud landowners
Several landowners in Rosebud are concerned about the septic system pipelines in low-lying properties. Landowner C. Eliuk wrote a letter to Wheatland County council to address strains on their homeRead More »
Government commits to disability funding
Since Alberta elected a new provincial government, some families and individuals affected by disability have expressed concern that the funding they depend on was being reduced, denied or delayed. ButRead More »