Artists to gather for Paint Out in Rosebud
Visual artists are invited to gather in Rosebud, Sept. 6 and 7, to celebrate the 18th annual Worldwide Paint Out event. Around the world, member groups of International Plein AirRead More »
Commercial developments pass CMRB scrutiny
One county resident will be pleased to hear that commercial developments will be welcomed in the West Wheatland Highway 1 Area Structure Plan (WH1ASP), as they have an application toRead More »
School funding and curriculum still under review
Most teachers will be heading back to work ahead of students this week, while funding and the curriculum direction are still, or newly, under review. The “blue ribbon panel”, appointedRead More »
Local dog rescue a labour of love
When Kyla Janes and her husband Michael took over Alpine View Pet Spa almost two years ago, they didn’t plan to incorporate a dog rescue into their business. But theRead More »
FCA Finals coming to Strathmore
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society has been successful in their plans of taking a leadership role in rodeo in Western Canada by successfully winning the bid to host theRead More »
Open Farm Days success
Hello Strathmore Times readers! I hope the rainy weather has not kept you inside. Alberta Open Farm Days was a huge success this year, and our friends who make theirRead More »
The stress of back-to-school spending
Back-to-school season can be stressful for students and families, and the greatest stressor is often back-to-school spending. “This can be a financially stressful time, especially for parents who are tryingRead More »
Art exhibition celebrates beauty of grasslands
The Grassland Series, from a growing body of artwork by Lethbridge-based artist Colin Starkevich, is on exhibit at Rosebud’s Akokiniskway Gallery until Aug. 31. The works in the series areRead More »
Minimum wage panel to review impact on businesses
More relief could soon be announced for businesses in Alberta. Last week the Alberta government introduced members of its minimum wage panel who will be tasked with reviewing the labourRead More »
Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. “With exposure to mosquitoes comes the risk of West Nile virus,”Read More »
Strathmore music store expands to meet demand
After just two and a half years in business in Strathmore, MaxSPL Music found itself in an enviable situation. Owner Daniel Wiewel and his two music teachers were booked solid,Read More »