Carbon tax making life harder
Last week, the federal government announced that it is rebranding the carbon tax to the “Canada Carbon Rebate” with an increase set once again on April 1, 2024. For fiveRead More »
Cardboard boat hit the pool
Armed with cardboard, duct tape and a few other odds and ends, the Crowther Memorial Junior High Grade 8 students constructed and raced cardboard boats at the Strathmore Civic CentreRead More »
Library recognizes former board member’s 20 years of service
The Strathmore Municipal Library recognized Gary Jensen for his 20 years of service to the library while a part of its board of directors. A small event to celebrate hisRead More »
Golden Hills, Legacy Farm sign MoU
Golden Hills School Division and the Legacy Farm project have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU), fostering collaboration to support agriculture innovation and education in the local community. ViaRead More »
Town amends animal trapping policy
Town of Strathmore council adopted an amended policy regarding animal trapping, neuter and spaying practices during the Feb. 7, regular meeting. The Animal Trapping, Neuter and Spay policy aims toRead More »
Alberta creates grant funding for community justice organizations
The Government of Alberta is investing $1.2 million into creating one-time grant availability for organizations supporting alternatives to the formal court system. Via release, it is detailed the Alberta CommunityRead More »
County amends Hamlet Residential District Land Use Bylaw
Wheatland County council approved and passed third reading for Bylaw 2023-27, being a bylaw to implement textual changes to Land Use Bylaw 2016-01. The county’s Bylaw 2023-27 serves the purposeRead More »
Supporting Alberta’s economy
Alberta continues to be the best place to live, work, invest or grow a business and raise a family. The province saw an increase of 23,800 full-time jobs in January,Read More »
Lakewood of Strathmore incentivizing new homebuyers
Lakewood of Strathmore is offering a $5,000 cash incentive to new home buyers within the Community of Lakewood over the next few months. “We wanted to create a homebuyer incentiveRead More »
Lakewood to host March Winterfest
Lakewood of Strathmore and Connect First Credit Union are hosting a Winterfest in March, aiming to showcase new developments in the community of Lakewood. “Winterfest is not only to showRead More »
Bamboo guppies hit the stage
The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is pleased to present The Bamboo Guppies, featuring opening act Dennis Toner, on Feb. 10 at the Strathmore Travelodge. “My job is like high schoolRead More »