Alberta’s economic recovery
I am so grateful for the people in Alberta. I have spent the better part of September travelling this magnificent province as part of Alberta Culture Days, and I amRead More »
Downtown historic building may house community groups
The historic building on 2nd Ave. in downtown Strathmore that once housed a bank, a newspaper and a shoe store may soon serve as a new home for community groupsRead More »
Mask bylaw passes first reading
Masks are not mandatory by law anywhere in Strathmore, but town council has made the first step towards establishing a face covering bylaw that could be enacted if necessary. TownRead More »
Revving up awareness about abuse
Members of the Strathmore community are not going to be quiet about the issue of child abuse. In fact, they are going to make some noise. This Sunday, Sept. 27,Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club
The Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club originated in 1977, and initially met in the Legion hall on Sunday evenings. Mr .Shaw of Shaw Moving Ltd. advised the club that thereRead More »
New radio system for Wheatland County
Wheatland County is upgrading its radio communications to a new digital system to help better direct emergency services across wider areas. During its regular meeting on Sept. 15, Wheatland CountyRead More »
Town’s tree planting program postponed
A plan to plant 150 mature trees in Strathmore funded by a grant is being postponed for a year until budgetary concerns are met. The town was awarded a TDRead More »
Parks receive capital funding
The government of Alberta is providing additional funding to its provincial parks, and Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park is set to benefit. On Sept 15, the government announced $43 million in capitalRead More »
Curling club restarting, hosting plans on ice
The Strathmore and District Curling Club is looking to restart after having to shut down in March due to COVID-19. The club held its annual general meeting on Sept. 23Read More »
Thanks for working with the province
To all the parents, coaches, drama teachers, choir directors and many, many more not mentioned here, thank you for working with the province, using the guidelines provided by Alberta Health,Read More »
County covers water fill station costs for firefighting
Wheatland County has agreed to pay for water collected from the Wheatland Regional Corporation (WRC) south truck fill station by county fire departments for their training and firefighting. During itsRead More »