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 »
Proposed solar farm for Strathmore
If Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. gets the go-ahead from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), a new solar farm will be built in Strathmore. The proposed solar farm is a 40.5-megawattRead More »
Strathmore hospital renovations complete
For two years, renovations have taken place within the Strathmore hospital, although it isn’t apparent from the outside. Extensive interior renovations to the 61,063 sq. ft. building occurred between lateRead More »
Arts on 817 features “women of note”
Mark Feb. 2 on your calendar for Arts on 817’s next concert, Women of Note. Featured in this concert will be Winnipeg-based mezzo soprano Elizabeth Hoyt-Surdhar, and Alberta-born pianist JanetRead More »