AJ’s Fire Starters business ignites
What started as an idea four years ago is quickly turning into a promising business venture for 20-year-old AJ Dykens-Dunbar, who has created a homemade easy-starting fire starter, with supportRead More »
Yellow Vest Convoy to pass through Strathmore
The Yellow Vest Convoy is heading to Ottawa, and will be passing through Strathmore on Thursday, Feb. 14. According to convoy manager Glen Carritt, it is hoped the convoy willRead More »
Recycling pilot program tackles agricultural waste
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is helping fund a three-year pilot program that will recycle agricultural plastics. The Alberta Beef Producers will receive $750,000 to coordinate the pilot program on behalfRead More »
Police arrest suspect in Strathmore ATM theft
A 48-year-old Calgary man was arrested Jan. 31 as part of an ongoing investigation into ATM thefts in December and January in the Calgary region. Guy Stewart of Calgary hasRead More »
Rosebud student produces two-act, Off-Broadway musical
Daddy Long Legs, a two-act musical, will be performed in Rosebud, Feb. 8-10. Frances MacDonald, fourth-year student at Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA), is producing and performing the show.Read More »
Canada’s Food Guide revised
Health Canada launched the new Canada’s Food Guide Jan. 22, with advice for Canadians on healthy food choices, including the regular intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and eatingRead More »
The future of a community
The world is changing, the country is changing, the province is changing and communities are changing. No one knows that better than Doug Griffiths, who actively pursues his passion ofRead More »
Location chosen for new town hall
A location has been chosen for Strathmore’s new town hall. At the Strathmore town council meeting on Jan. 23, a majority vote means the town’s new municipal building will beRead More »
Strathmore steps up to assist Operation Christmas Child
Generous people in Strathmore and area recently helped Samaritan’s Purse collect over a half-million gift-filled shoeboxes from Canadians. The Strathmore collection centre received a total of 818 boxes to addRead More »
Parkinson’s disease support group sets up in Strathmore
A Parkinson’s disease support group is being set up in Strathmore. The Parkinson Association of Alberta is forming the support group in response to a request from a couple ofRead More »
Doll Sisters and Fred Penner to perform in Strathmore
The Strathmore Musical Arts Society has lined up three great shows to begin 2019. Their first event is a dinner and concert by the Doll Sisters, Feb. 9, at StrathmoreRead More »