Bull rider Durazo makes short commute to pick up rodeo winnings
Edgar Durazo didn’t mind having to wait a day to be crowned champion of the bull-riding competition at the 2021 Strathmore Stampede rodeo. After all he lives close by, soRead More »
Watch party held for Strathmore Olympian
The Town of Strathmore held a watch party for the Summer Olympics women’s double sculls rowing event at the municipal building on July 27, also known as Jessica Sevick Day.Read More »
Wheatland County declares municipal agricultural disaster to be in effect
Wheatland County has officially declared a municipal agricultural disaster, made effective July 27 in response to widespread drought conditions. According to a release from the county, the decision was madeRead More »
Township Road 244 renamed Stampede Drive
In an active effort to help recognize the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society as a local partner, the Town voted in favour of renaming Township Road 244 to Stampede Drive.Read More »
Town passes prohibited business bylaw banning conversion therapy
Following the introduction of two amendments, Strathmore Town Council has unanimously passed their prohibited business bylaw, which has been in the works since October 2020. The bylaw now classifies conversionRead More »
Town dedicates Strathmore Stampede booth to honour frontline workers
Over the course of the Strathmore Stampede, the town had dedicated its sponsored booth to the frontline workers and organizations that were instrumental in getting the community through the COVID-19Read More »
Playing for the community at the Alberta Indigenous Games
The Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) will take place on Aug. 12-19 in Edmonton. There will be 12 sports offered at the Games and medals are up for grabs. AIG CEORead More »
Hockey summer camps to be held
Young hockey players will have no shortage of choice when it comes to hockey camps being held in the next few weeks. Beginning on Aug. 9, a week-long camp willRead More »
Siksika Run as One is more than a music festival
The 17th annual Run as One youth awareness week kicked off on Aug. 4 with the Blackfoot Cultural Immersion Camp. “We’re fully emerging our youth with our culture, Siksika wayRead More »
County Councilor donates salary to fund Cluny playground
ision 1 County Councilor Jason Wilson donated the capital necessary to replace the playground at the Cluny Hall site. The former playground was torn down in 2018 as it didRead More »
Province to partner with beef sector to study growth and competition improvements
Alberta’s government is partnering with the beef sector to help maintain sustainable growth and to ensure it remains competitive. The partnership is between the province, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta BeefRead More »