With white bison, Siksika gain symbols of hope
Siksika Nation has two new symbols of hope for the community and beyond: a pair of white bison. The two white bison (or buffalo) are now living on Siksika Nation,Read More »
Marigold-WID headquarters construction underway
Construction on the new shared headquarters for Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) is now underway. An official groundbreaking ceremony for the building was held Sept. 11. TheRead More »
Stopping invasive carp
A species of carp is spreading throughout southern Alberta’s waterways – and it is up to anglers to stop their spread and, potentially, control their numbers. The Prussian carp (CarassiusRead More »
Strathmore may consider mask bylaw
The Town of Strathmore is looking for feedback regarding a mandatory mask bylaw. The town has provided residents with an online poll, available online (https://forms.strathmore.ca/Face-Mask-Poll) to share their opinion onRead More »
Local Wildrose Independence Party constituency association founded
Alberta’s newest political party has formed its second constituency association within a local riding. The Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta (WIPA), a now-official party formed in June from the mergerRead More »
Strathmore residents producing more waste, is COVID-19 to blame?
This year, Strathmore residents are producing more garbage and even more organic waste, possibly because they are spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the TownRead More »
Preventing suicide by confronting stigma and seeing signs
Suicide is a complex issue – but it can be prevented. Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day, and in response, local authorities acted to promote awareness of this devastatingRead More »
Detonators found outside fire hall
A suspicious package labelled “explosive” was found outside the Strathmore Fire Hall on Sept. 11. According to a news release by the Town of Strathmore, the Strathmore Fire Department respondedRead More »
Horseshoe club looking for home
After starting a horseshoe pitching club, a local resident has asked town council for help to find a place to play. Resident Wes Walker was introduced to the game ofRead More »
Thinking intensively and critically
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The function of education is to teach me to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of trueRead More »
Hearing on low-density residential consolidation postponed
A public hearing on a proposed bylaw to consolidate low-density residential districts in Strathmore was postponed following a last-minute letter of opposition by a former member of town staff. The proposed bylawRead More »