Strathmore Standard to shut down this month
The announcement by one of Canada’s largest newspaper publishers to close unprofitable publications and reduce salary expenses by 10 per cent before the start of their new fiscal year struckRead More »
MDP and land use amendments ready for public hearings
Wheatland County council approved a hat trick of motions, pertaining to the Wheatland County land use and Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on June 19. Approval was given for first readingRead More »
Business support available for rural areas, businesses
Community Futures Wild Rose has $2.4 million in loan money available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas around Strathmore. Over the past 30-plus years, Community Futures Wild RoseRead More »
Two RSA grads receive notable awards
Two Rosebud School of the Arts 2017 graduates received notable awards in June. Emily Marisabel received the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award, and Sarah Robertson was named theRead More »
Indian Relay Race impresses on Canada long weekend
Great weather, a national holiday and local contestants all added up to one of the most successful Indian Relay Race weekends in its six years of existence in Alberta. TheRead More »
RSA responds to end of performing arts camps
The cancellation of the annual Passion Play performing arts camps in Drumheller means Alberta high school students have lost an opportunity to earn performing arts credits while exploring their creativeRead More »
Prospect offers employment support
Career and employment information service provider Prospect Human Services opened their doors on June 20 to help build positive working relationships with government bodies, businesses and employers as well asRead More »
Town council passes new fire bylaw
A new fire bylaw, and policy and procedure change, alleviates the burden to provide operational oversight of the Strathmore Fire Department by Strathmore town council, and places their role andRead More »
Shop local initiative offered in Strathmore
For years, Calgary and other large centres have released coupon books to keep people shopping local and to serve as a fundraiser for local children’s charities and clubs and serviceRead More »
RCMP plan ahead
The best laid plans start with financial planning, and Strathmore RCMP Staff Sgt. Dennis Delaronde gave Strathmore town council a package that outlines a financial plan for the next fiveRead More »
Communities in Bloom judges to visit Strathmore
On Aug. 2, the Town of Strathmore will be assessed by Communities in Bloom judges. The Strathmore Communities in Bloom group needs to have the community evaluated every five yearsRead More »