Lest We Forget
Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians across the country wear their poppies and gather together to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies. As we all know, this year will be different. WithRead More »
Legions in urgent need of support
After speaking with several Royal Canadian Legions last week, Bow River Member of Parliament Martin Shields said legions within the riding, and across Canada, are in dire need of support.Read More »
Rosebud play honours war nurses
Bluebirds, a play honouring First World War Canadian nurses, will be performed in Rosebud the weekend after Remembrance Day. Amy Pohl, a fourth-year Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) student,Read More »
Operation Christmas Child season has begun
Canada’s 2020 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season has begun. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items,Read More »
Hospital workers strike short-lived
Unionized front-line hospital workers staged a wildcat strike at the Strathmore Hospital on Monday. But the strike was short-lived, as health care staff represented by the Alberta Union of ProvincialRead More »
Energy assessment review paused but industry given tax supports
The provincial government has paused plans to update the taxation assessment model for oil and gas developments but has provided interim tax relief for energy companies. In Alberta, the amountRead More »
Town may separate from Bayside affordable housing
The Town of Strathmore is looking to potentially separate from one of its affordable housing projects. In 2010, the town supported the Affordable Housing Project by contributing $1.94 million inRead More »
Independent investigator to examine alleged councillor misconduct
An allegation of misconduct by a Strathmore town councillor has led to the start of an independent investigation. During the Oct. 21 regular council meeting, Councillor Jason Montgomery brought forthRead More »
Flu shots available now
Flu shots are available once again across Alberta. All Albertans older than six months are eligible to be immunized, free of charge. This year, the province has shifted away fromRead More »
Province stops asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 has been suspended by the province. The move to stop testing for individuals not experiencing symptoms and with no known possible exposure to the virus wasRead More »
Province may formalize First Nations policing
Changes to the Police Act are being proposed that would formalize First Nations police services into provincial law. The Police Act and Police Service Regulation are the provincial laws settingRead More »