Local jobs a focus for Strathmore Solar Farm
Borea Construction is holding a drive-in job fair for individuals interested in construction work for the Strathmore Solar Farm, and they are focusing on hiring local workers. The job fairRead More »
Strathmore library reveals new logo
The Strathmore Municipal Library has updated their old logo of 10 years in favour of a new, updated look filled with symbolism. The new logo was designed by local tattooRead More »
Calgary Stampede midway operators may quarantine in Strathmore
With plans moving forward for the Calgary Stampede to resume operations this summer, North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) is looking to quarantine its employees in Strathmore prior to the show.Read More »
Farmers’ Market opens June 11
The Strathmore Farmers Market is gearing up to transition into its summer market for the season and is putting an emphasis on personal safety for attendees. Though the province isRead More »
Three-phase plan announced to lift restrictions
The provincial government has announced the latest reopening plan for COVID-19 public health restrictions, which hinges on the proportion of Albertans who attain vaccination. The plan offers a summer withoutRead More »
Local MP supports weekly newspapers
Bow River MP Martin Shields stood up for weekly newspapers in parliament, saying these publications need federal advertising revenue. Weekly newspapers are important because they cover issues and events inRead More »
Province targets pandemic ‘learning loss’
The provincial government is creating new programming for students whose learning was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the province, research shows some younger children are struggling with literacyRead More »
The Times ranks top three in photography and advertising
The Strathmore Times placed third in two categories for advertising and photography at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA) 2020 Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) Awards of Excellence on May 28. Read More »
Collaboration to provide female products in schools
A new program is being launched to ensure students have access to menstrual products in school. Many people around the world, including Alberta, experience “period poverty,” meaning they are unableRead More »
Budget 2021
The Conservative party has a plan to secure the future and secure our economy. The Liberal Budget 2021 does the opposite. After two long years, a “fiscal snapshot” and aRead More »
Residential school tragedy
Alberta is a magnet for entrepreneurs, technology companies and venture capital investments. The last year and a half have been tough for all of us, but we have worked togetherRead More »