Local author’s book should get people talking
Strathmore’s Leroy Wolf Collar has published his first book, First Nations Self-Government, through Brush Education, Inc., and he held the official launch on Jan. 24 in Siksika. Wolf Collar, aRead More »
Reducing red tape to grow the economy
In our constituency, like many across Alberta, the effects of the most recent recession are undeniable. Many busi¬nesses have closed, and some communities continue to lose population as younger generationsRead More »
Strathmore steps up for Operation Christmas Child
Canadians are a generous people, and folks from Strathmore and area prove that time and again. During the 2019 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign that recently ended, Canadians packed 490,471Read More »
Heritage homeowners cherish history and community
Sproule Heritage Bed and Breakfast, located east of Strathmore, was built as a farmhouse in 1920 and in 1995 was designated a registered historical resource by the province of Alberta.Read More »
Shop local campaign being proposed
The Town of Strathmore is considering a new initiative geared to attracting more local shopping in town. The Even More Strathmore campaign is an idea born from reaction to feedbackRead More »
End of year review with Strathmore mayor
Last year was challenging in some areas but Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule remarked on the resilience and opportunities offered the town to move forward. Notably, the tragic death of KristianRead More »
Sensory shopping in Strathmore
At least two local businesses in Strathmore are increasing accessibility for all customers by offering special shopping hours for those who have sensory challenges. Sobeys Strathmore started offering sensory shoppingRead More »
Year-end review with Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
Leela Aheer, Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourism, said she was pleased with policies the UCP government enacted in 2019, particularly the repeal of Bill 6 and action taken onRead More »
New rodeo grounds a possibility for Standard
The Standard Rodeo Society is hoping to expand its rodeo grounds to a new site within the village. On Jan. 7, the village held an information session for residents toRead More »
Happy New Year
Hello Strathmore! Happy New Year, Happy Lohri, Pongal, Sankranti, Maha Shivratri and Happy Lunar New Year, Year of the Metal Rat. We honour these joyous occasions in our communities andRead More »
Adult Literacy Program takes off at Strathmore Library
Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Alberta Advanced Education, Strathmore and area residents will have the opportunity to improve their literacy skills. “We know statistics state one in five AlbertansRead More »