Helping Alberta communities
Earlier this year, Alberta’s government launched the Drought and Flood Protection Program, which was created to help communities design and construct projects that improve their resilience to future drought andRead More »
ASET aiming to help engineering technologists find appropriate employment in Alberta
A recent survey conducted by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) has indicated members who are internationally trained professionals are finding Alberta to be anRead More »
Strathmore Stampede wraps, sets fifth straight attendance record
The Strathmore Stampede has come to a close, setting an attendance record for the fifth straight year running, and was regarded by Ryan Schmidt, president and CEO of the StrathmoreRead More »
Running With the Bulls crowns two new winners
The Strathmore Stampede’s Running With the Bulls saw two new champions crowned over the course of the weekend, each walking away $1,000 richer, and with a shiny new belt buckle. Read More »
Vigen claims first Strathmore Stampede title
Chanse Vigen finished off the Strathmore Stampede the same way he started it – on a winning note. In the process, he added yet another chuckwagon racing title to hisRead More »
Laye defends bareback championship
Clint Laye has made a habit of laying down winning bareback rides at the Strathmore Stampede. That trend continued Monday afternoon as he scored 90.25 points atop Vold Rodeo’s 73Read More »
Martin Shields, Strathmore Library host hot dog fundraiser
The Strathmore Municipal Library, in partnership with Bow River Riding MP Martin Shields, hosted a hot dog fundraiser in Kinsmen Park, shortly following the conclusion of the Strathmore Stampede ParadeRead More »
Emerging Artist Showcase returns to Stampede for second year
The Emerging Artist Showcase returned to the Strathmore Stampede for the second year running, giving new artists a stage on which to perform, compete, and get their names out intoRead More »
Drew Gregory nominated for three YYC Music Awards
Drew Gregory has been nominated in three categories for the YYC Music Awards, which will be taking place at the Grey Eagle Event Centre in September. “It was kind ofRead More »
Strathmore firefighters deployed to Jasper
Firefighters from Strathmore had been deployed to join the fight in Jasper to protect and rescue as much of the townsite as possible. David Sturgeon, director of emergency management forRead More »
Tragic loss of brave firefighter
I was profoundly saddened to hear over the weekend about the tragic loss of one of our brave firefighters in the Jasper area. Our thoughts and prayers are with allRead More »