Carseland post office reopens
The Carseland Post Office has reopened, thanks to the efforts of the local community. There have been challenges surrounding the Carseland Post Office over the past few years. In SeptemberRead More »
Fetching records one at a time
Having set the stage by impressing viewers of America’s Got Talent, a local trainer and wonder dog are working to extend their list of accomplishments by attempting to break numerousRead More »
Doubleheader kart race makes noise at speedway
The smell of gasoline and the sound of squealing tires was in the air last weekend, as a doubleheader kart race was held at the Strathmore Motorsports Park. The eventRead More »
Rural landowners uniting against lowered energy lease fees
Some rural landowners are finding that having gas wells on their property is not paying what it used to. A group of 49 rural landowners met at the Crowfoot CommunityRead More »
Calgary man drowns in Bow River near Carseland
On Monday, Aug. 10, Strathmore RCMP and Wheatland Fire Services recovered the body of a deceased adult male in the Bow River. The man from Calgary went missing while swimmingRead More »
Hussar woman found safe
A Hussar-area woman was found safe after disappearing from her home on Aug. 8. Donna Sevcik was located on Aug. 10 in a field approximately three kilometres from her residence.Read More »
Explore area farms at Open Farm Days
A couple of local farms are opening their operations to Albertan’s this weekend, as part of the province’s Open Farm Days events taking place across the province. On Aug. 15Read More »
More funding coming for area shelter
New provincial funding will help the Strathmore Overnight Shelter continue to expand its usual support to help people experiencing homelessness during the ongoing pandemic. On Aug. 5, the provincial governmentRead More »
Preparing for back to school
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore: I would first like to take a moment to thank Chestermere council – and specifically Councillor Ritesh Narayan – for their love and compassion for the family ofRead More »
Wildrose Independence Party holds meeting in county
Members of a newly formed political party met in Wheatland County to discuss plans for the province to gain more independence from the federal government. Paul Hinman, the interim leaderRead More »
Namaka Farms awarded research grant
A local feedlot and farm operation has received a grant to conduct research into how to cost-effectively find and treat sick animals, while also minimizing antibiotic resistance. Namaka Farms wasRead More »