Family Centre ready for puck drop
There was finally a cool, refreshing feeling inside the Strathmore Family Centre. A free, open skate Sept. 10 marked the grand opening of the new ice plant inside the arena.Read More »
Changes to service agreement leaves town council uneasy
Lack of information surrounding the inevitable final amendments to a 20-year service agreement caused uncertainty among Strathmore town council members unwilling to sign a blank cheque. As a result, councilRead More »
Wheatland County woman faces hundreds of fraud charges
A 42-year-old woman from Wheatland County has been charged with over 300 fraud-related charges, after numerous citizens fell victim to the fraud that launched an investigation by the Strathmore RCMP.Read More »
Siksika continues to face housing crisis
Siksika Nation continues to experience a profusion of displaced citizens, as hundreds of names remain on the waiting list for accommodations – four years after the raging Bow River floodsRead More »
Gleichen celebrates 33 years of fall fair
Seven years ago, Andy Stewart braved a blizzard to get his hands on a 1935 Ford pick-up truck, which he’s shown at nearly 30 exhibitions since. Together with numerous otherRead More »
Rona steps up to help overnight shelter
In joining upwards of 20 local businesses, Strathmore’s Rona is the most recent enterprise to contribute and give back to the community, by donating hundreds of dollars worth of suppliesRead More »
Hope Bridges programs return
We are so excited to be announcing our sixth regular programming fall at Hope Bridges. And YOU are invited! Whether you are a seasoned artist or musician, have no experienceRead More »
“Couch surfing” a concern in Strathmore
Strathmore is acting as a playground for serious concern, as a large number of the community’s younger generation continue to be displaced, seeking refuge on a friend’s couch, in localRead More »
Youngbloods win Battle of the Bands
After a gruelling seven-week competition, Lethbridge band Youngbloods emerged victorious at the first annual Battle of the Bands on Aug. 25. The screamo-rock band beat out five other finalists withRead More »
Regional water to start flowing by Sept. 30
Plans to provide safe and clean drinking water to municipalities within Wheatland County as implemented by the Wheatland Regional Corporation (WRC) are well underway as Phase 1 is nearly completedRead More »
All about music: New business moves into Strathmore
At 13 years of age, watching his two older brothers’ jam sessions, Daniel Wiewel wanted nothing more than a guitar. Yet when his parents finally made his dream come true,Read More »