A real plan for the environment
Parliament has risen for the summer, and the 2019 election campaign will soon be in full swing. It’s an exciting time in Canadian politics – and our Conservative Leader AndrewRead More »
SHS student achieves outstanding academic average
The Governor Generals Academic Medal was handed out to Strathmore High School’s (SHS) 2017-18 recipient Adina Tarcea during a short ceremony on June 12. The award is given to highRead More »
SMP Sports Centre patronage increasing
Wheatland County council received an update on Strathmore Motor Products (SMP) Sports Centre use from Tracy Simpson, Town of Strathmore director of community and protective services, and Mark Pretzlaff, theRead More »
Volunteers sought for area Health Advisory Council
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting new volunteer members to the Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council (HAC) from the communities of Strathmore, Gleichen, Drumheller, Bassano, Vulcan, Airdrie, Okotoks, Nanton andRead More »
Spending time with family
Hello Strathmore! I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful weather this past week, and a big shout out to all the dads. I hope your family spoiled you, andRead More »
Rosebud Theatre tells true story of Lilia
Lilia, a play written by a granddaughter about her own larger-than-life grandmother, will be performed on Rosebud Theatre’s BMO Studio Stage from July 5 to Aug. 31. Libby Skala wroteRead More »
ASC focuses on empowering seniors
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has launched a month-long senior outreach campaign across Alberta to recognize Seniors Month (June) and World Elder Abuse Day (June 15). According to the ASC,Read More »
Arts on 817 announces third concert season
Arts on 817 announced the launch of their third season with a line-up of six concerts to be held at Strathmore United Church in 2019-20. Three of the concerts featureRead More »
Wheatland County council ponders time well spent
There are many meetings and conferences slated for representatives from Wheatland County council members to attend. One is the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, which was held in QuebecRead More »
Young singers and choristers bring home provincial awards
Several youths from Strathmore brought home awards from the Alberta Provincial Music Festival, held May 26 to June 1 in Edmonton. Musicians, singers and choirs from Strathmore participated in theRead More »
Rockyford celebrates 100 years of history
The Village of Rockyford will be hosting its centennial on June 29 to mark 100 years since the village was approved as a municipality. Settled in 1913, some of theRead More »