Video Gallery closes doors for good
One of southern Alberta’s last – if not the last – video rental stores, Video Gallery, is forced to close up shop in Strathmore at the end of the month.Read More »
Wheatland Crisis Shelter, SOS partner to help community
Even though the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is a month away from opening its doors, the organization is already receiving an influx of calls from surrounding areas, RCMP, socials workers,Read More »
Calgary roller rink closing leaves family and club with few options
The closure of Alberta’s last roller rink last weekend is posing a challenge for the Calgary Artistic Roller Sport Club (CARSC) to find a new space and throws a stumblingRead More »
Wheatland County trains volunteers to serve in reception centres
Wheatland County has recently offered training for members of the public to volunteer in reception centres, which are set up when a critical need arises within the community. The next,Read More »
Business wants retail voices heard in core’s future development
One of Strathmore’s oldest businesses is challenging local politicians and town staff to make bolder efforts in consulting downtown retailers regarding changes to Strathmore’s core, specifically amendments to parking limitations.Read More »
Strathmore youth change the conversation about their generation
Strathmore youth want the public to know they’re being misrepresented and are changing the narrative by supporting each other and getting involved in the community on behalf of the town’sRead More »
A dedicated action plan
Strategic planning is considered essential for today’s successful businesses. “In local government, not only does it entail aligning organizational aims with actions, tactics with responsibilities and resources to timelines, cutsRead More »
Rosebud’s wastewater treatment plant to celebrate pilot launch
Excitement is growing as Rosebud is gearing up for its first look at the long-awaited wastewater treatment plant during its official pilot launch in two weeks time. The innovative wastewaterRead More »
Badlands Motorsports race track objections continue
The original objections to Badlands Motorsports Resort developing a high-end condo/race track in the Rosebud River Valley began a decade ago. However, residents are passionate and persistent, still fighting toRead More »
Sunset Haven battles bed bugs
Growing up, Penny Girouard and her four siblings joked that a bug would never have been spotted in the spick and span household their mother provided. Despite her shipshape upbringingRead More »
Multiple charges laid in cell phone retail theft
Following an incident at the beginning of the year when four cell phones were stolen from a local Telus store – as well as merchandise from retailers in surrounding areasRead More »