Council grants golf course tax exemption
Strathmore town council has granted the Strathmore Golf Club exempt from paying municipal property taxes through a bylaw, which could be used to exempt other non-profits. During its regular councilRead More »
Stricter penalties for impaired drivers
As of Dec. 1, police will be administering stricter impaired driving penalties on the road, with impaired drivers facing larger fines and losing their vehicles for up to 30 days.Read More »
Overnight shelter hosting fundraising auctions
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is holding two holiday auctions, giving residents a chance to gain a unique item or gift for the holidays while donating to a worthy cause.Read More »
Strathmore local wins first MMA fight
A local mixed martial artist has started his professional fighting career with the banging success of a landed head kick. Gabriel Durocher, a 19-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete fromRead More »
Province releases policing survey
As part of its review of the Police Act, the Alberta government has released a survey so residents can have their say about the future of law enforcement in theRead More »
National Truth and Reconciliation Day supported by local leader
A leader from Siksika Nation has spoken out in support of a federal bill that would establish a national holiday for Indigenous truth and reconciliation. The proposed federal Bill C-5Read More »
Dispute resolution service for mobile home communities
Residents and tenants of mobile home communities now have a new path to recourse if a dispute arises. Alberta has extended the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) to mobileRead More »
Utility fees increase passes
As planned in the town’s budget for next year, council approved a scheduled increase to utility charges. Strathmore town council passed its 2021 operating budget on Nov. 4, which includedRead More »
Alberta starts COVID-19 rapid testing pilot
The Alberta government has started a pilot program to evaluate two COVID-19 rapid testing kits. More than 100,000 tests are being made available for distribution to targeted sites in theRead More »
Staying safe
As I write this article, I would like to send my love and condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and to our frontline workers, ICU doctors and nursesRead More »
Strathmore passes mask bylaw
In a reversal of an earlier vote, today Strathmore town council passed a mandatory face covering bylaw requiring residents to wear masks when visiting indoor public spaces. The bylaw takesRead More »