Lions Club donates $5,000 to local exchange program
The Strathmore Lions Club made a contribution of $5,000 to the Wheatland Leos, Jan. 18, to fund activities for the Lions Youth Exchange this summer. “The Wheatland Leos, it isRead More »
George Freeman School hosts Grade 8 entrepreneurship night
Grade 8 students at George Freeman School participated in an entrepreneurship market and movie night at the school, Jan. 30, which served as the culmination of their semester-long course. “WeRead More »
Westmount Elementary supports local animal shelter
Grade 5-6 students at Westmount Elementary School raised a donation of $2,465.90 during their annual Christmas Marketplace for the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Strathmore. The event, which took place Dec.Read More »
Liberal actions not justified
Last week, the Federal Court ruled that the Trudeau government’s decision to trigger the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14, 2022, was “not justified,” as the invocation of the Act ledRead More »
RCMP to speed up court dates
Many RCMP detachments across Alberta, Strathmore’s included, are moving to a new pre-charge approval process with Alberta Crown Prosecution Services. This change is meant to help reduce delays in bringingRead More »
RCMP to host open house at local McDonald’s
The RCMP are hiring, and an open house is being hosted in Strathmore at the McDonald’s for potential applicants to drop in an speak with local officers about the opportunity.Read More »
Community Futures Wild Rose Celebrates 35 years of service
Community Futures Wild Rose has announced their 35th anniversary and is celebrating their dedication and service to the local communities they have served throughout their tenure. These communities include WheatlandRead More »
Major droughts a concern
In the past three years we have witnessed droughts and water shortages in various parts of Alberta. Compounding this challenge, a global phenomenon known as El Niño is ushering inRead More »
Strathmore Mayor volunteering at Sports Centre
Town of Strathmore Mayor, Pat Fule, has begun volunteering at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre to help coach sports programs for young kids. Fule is coaching two sports programs,Read More »
Town passes operating line of credit bylaw for 2024 operational year
The Town of Strathmore council gave third and final reading to its 2024 Operating Line of Credit Bylaw, No. 24-05 during the Jan. 17 regular meeting of council. Bylaw 24-05Read More »
Anime Club debuts in Strathmore
Local Strathmore business owner, Denise Geremia, has taken it upon herself to launch an Anime Club for youths in the community. Geremia explained the idea for the club stemmed fromRead More »