Changes at local ag society
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society (SDAS) General Manager, Herb McLane has announced he is leaving his position effective Nov. 30. “It is with regret that the Board of Directors hasRead More »
Activity bus allows flexibility and participation
For the past two months, residents at Wheatland Lodge have had more flexibility and freedom in their social events calendar, thanks to the arrival of a new 15-passenger activity bus.Read More »
Randall testifies in own defence in murder trial
Glenn Randall broke down in tears and buried his face in his hands moments before telling the 12-member jury he never planned to murder his ex-girlfriend Brenda Walker but takesRead More »
Council approves new bylaw
Not all Strathmore town council members saw eye to eye at a special council meeting on Oct. 24 when a majority vote passed the amended Smoking Bylaw and Cannabis ConsumptionRead More »
Boosting caps on farm loans
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is increasing the amount of money it can lend farmers, agriculture producers, and agri-food entrepreneurs and businesses. On Oct. 10, the Alberta government added anotherRead More »
Creator of Kim’s Convenience to perform in Rosebud
Ins Choi, creator of the play and TV show Kim’s Convenience, will be in Rosebud’s BMO Studio Stage on Nov. 3 to perform Ins Choi: Songs, Stories and Spoken Words.Read More »
Legal Aid Alberta gets financial boost
The province is giving money to worthy causes in October, including money devoted to improving legal aid for low income earners affected by crime who are looking to retain legalRead More »
Payday loan reporting shows substantial drop in costs for borrowers
Sometimes the cost of living hits us right in the pocket. When that happens, many people turn to “payday loan” agencies for a quick solution until their pay cheque comesRead More »
Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease
Following the diagnosis of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, a Strathmore resident is raising awareness with her charity organization Forget Me Not. Twenty-one-year-old Kyra Keer started the organization afterRead More »
Local filmmaker sheds light on the meaning of listening
For years, the city of Red Deer has been rocked with devastating rates of teen suicides in their high schools – a topic local filmmaker and storyteller Wanda Reinholdt isRead More »
Provincial money for urban victim services
New provincial funding was announced on Oct. 19 for victim service agencies in large regional centres, designated to help people affected by criminal and violent acts. However, no mention wasRead More »