New town hall construction plans underway
Construction plans are underway for the Town of Strathmore’s new municipal building. The town is taking the next step in the community vitalization project by awarding the contract of theRead More »
Book of Bargains expiring due to low interest
After a successful inaugural year for Strathmore’s only coupon book, the Book of Bargains will not be releasing a 2019-20 book due to low repeat participation interest from businesses issuingRead More »
Provincial funding for libraries to be announced in fall budget
Despite dire headlines about library funding being cut from the Government of Alberta budget, government spokespeople say some funding has been approved and the overall budget is still under review.Read More »
Tax relief welcome to local oil and gas companies
Oil and gas companies have been going through a difficult time since the downturn and rural Alberta is no different. What is different this time is the number of companiesRead More »
Strathmore Stampede a success
It was a weekend full of sun, fun and some great pro rodeo and chuckwagon action at the 2019 Strathmore Stampede from Aug. 2 to 5. The fair-weathered weekend broughtRead More »
Movement of soil investigated
During the summer, advertisements offering free soil or free clean fill can often be found. It is also the season the developers get busy. New developments often remove top soil,Read More »
Showcasing Strathmore
Hello Strathmore! I am saddened to begin my column by sending my love and condolences to the family of my dear friend, MP Deepak Obhrai. Mr. Obhrai, who was bornRead More »
Siksika residents plead guilty to dealing prescription meds
Two Siksika residents pled guilty last week to distributing and selling prescription medications. Crystal BullChief (45) and Melfort Three Suns (51) pled guilty in court on July 25. Last fall,Read More »
Wheatland Deputy Fire Chief gains prestigious appointment
Wheatland County’s Deputy Fire Chief Mac de Beaudrap received a prestigious honour this year. He was appointed an aide-de-camp to the Alberta Lt. Governor, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell. AnRead More »
Newcomers run with the bulls – and win
A pair of first timers emerged as the big winners on back-to-back nights of the 16th annual Running with the Bulls at the Strathmore Stampede. After Justin Lindquist impressed theRead More »
Library offers something for everyone
Baby rock ’n’ roll, 900 mysteries and improv – your local library might just be better than Netflix. Indeed, Strathmore Municipal Library isn’t just a place to browse, read orRead More »