New odour control at EarthRenew
While some rural residents are opposed to the restart of EarthRenew, a manure-to-fertilizer plant in Wheatland County, the facility will be different from the last time it ran, according toRead More »
GHSD “cautiously optimistic” on budget
A month after the 2021 provincial budget was announced, Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) is “cautiously optimistic” about next year’s education funding. Highlights of how it appears the province isRead More »
New executive director at RSA
Paul Muir, Rosebud School of the Arts’ long-time education director, recently accepted the additional role of executive director. The organization has been without a full-time executive director since 2018. ThroughoutRead More »
New Lakewood park proposed
Plans have been launched for a new park in Lakewood Meadows, but how it will be funded is up in the air. The park plan was presented to town councilRead More »
Spring has sprung
This week’s weather was Alberta’s finest display of the saying, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We went from spring weather and light coats to winter weatherRead More »
Library staff skills shown at gallery
An assortment of artworks produced by staff and volunteers are being displayed at the Strathmore Municipal Library this month, with some up for sale. The library usually features local artistsRead More »
Combine showcases local footballers
A group of CFL players led a “football combine” in Strathmore recently, to help young players get noticed by scouts from across Canada and the United States. Bryn Roy, aRead More »
Increased funding for Happy Cat Sanctuary
Strathmore town council voted to approve funding to Happy Cat Sanctuary, a move that could raise taxes slightly, but also save taxpayers funding in the long run. In 2018, theRead More »
Draft conversion therapy bylaw “too broad”
The definition of conversion therapy included in the proposed prohibited business bylaw for Strathmore is too broad, according to three residents who spoke during a public hearing. Town council passedRead More »
Strathmore RCMP priorities set
Strathmore RCMP are focusing on 10 priorities, following a motion by Strathmore town council. The priorities are set each year to ensure Strathmore RCMP and the Town of Strathmore agreeRead More »
Rural crime down
Rural crime has decreased during the pandemic, but local RCMP detachments will keep their approach to policing with a possible return to normal levels around the corner. This, according toRead More »