Participants and pledges needed to meet fundraising goal
Following Strathmore’s efforts at last year’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser – where a slow start, 40 participants and a total of $8,000 fell short of meeting their objectivesRead More »
Residents fight for changes at dangerous intersection
Wheatland County residents are demanding further action from the provincial government to implement changes at a deadly intersection where a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a man last week.Read More »
Meeting employment challenges
A new year often brings new beginnings, which for some individuals will mean taking steps to return to the work force after an absence. But such a change doesn’t comeRead More »
Community involvement and donations keeps food bank thriving
As the demand at the Wheatland County Food Bank remains steady and comparable to previous years, the Wheatland County and Strathmore communities continue to reinforce their symbiotic relationship with theRead More »
Annual 5 for Life book sale returns to Strathmore
The organizers of the annual 5 for Life book sale fundraiser hope to carry forward the momentum of the event’s previous success with a larger attendance and increased donations –Read More »
Hot water, thin ice and everything in between
It’s been a year riddled with lessons, challenges, and highs and lows for Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who dealt with controversial and triumphant events in his personal life and politicalRead More »
New vision for seniors housing
A heartfelt calling prompted Marcia Byma to consider turning her family farm into a faith-based senior’s community for area residents. From her own parent’s experience, to stories passed on byRead More »
Rosebud Theatre looks forward to 35th anniversary year
Morris Ertman, Rosebud Theatre’s artistic director, reflects on the 2017 season, anticipating a 2018 lineup worthy of the theatre’s 35th anniversary. “I still think (2017) was a season for ourRead More »
Local family raises awareness for food banks in 2018
A local family is ringing in 2018 with a month-long challenge to slash their grocery budget by hundreds of dollars to raise awareness around restocking the food banks. The challengeRead More »
Black carts hitting the streets
Following discussions and clarifications to the proposed Waste Management Bylaw, Strathmore’s town council adopted the legislation – the fifth step in a 10-step process to move the municipality forward withRead More »
Agricultural society names new board
Cara Burne is the new board president of the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society (SDAS). Burne took on the role following the annual general meeting (AGM) last week that sawRead More »