Learning to live with COVID-19
COVID-19 has seen 12.9 million cases, seven million recoveries and over 500,000 deaths worldwide. What is it like to have the coronavirus? Some of you may have had friends andRead More »
Federal economic and fiscal snapshot
Last week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the government’s economic and fiscal “snapshot.” Morneau confirmed the Liberals are running a deficit of $343.2 billion this year, and for the firstRead More »
Reds baseball keeping kids busy during pandemic
Baseball is back in Strathmore after the future of sports was unknown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the second phase of Baseball Alberta’s Return to Play Plan, which wentRead More »
Silver Sharks swim team looking forward to new season
Like every other sports team in the area, the Strathmore Silver Sharks swim club’s 2019-20 season was abruptly ended earlier this year. But the team is looking forward to aRead More »
International student program: different origins, shared opportunities
It was an interesting year for Golden Hills Schools Division’s International program. A total of 140 students from 19 countries attended five schools in Strathmore and area in 2019-20, butRead More »
Rosebud plants for the future
Thanks to a collaboration between Wheatland County, Rosebud Lions Club, Rosebud Community Enhancement Society and Rosebud community members, Rosebud is being adorned with flower planters and will add mature treesRead More »
Remembering our roots ~ Rockyford Friendship Centre
In February 1972, a group of women got together to discuss the organization of a club for senior citizens in Rockyford. This group eventually became the backbone of the club,Read More »
Siksika establishes curfew to curb COVID-19 spread
In response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, a curfew has been instated on Siksika Nation. The first case of COVID-19 on Siksika Nation was reported on June 11. TheRead More »
Strathmore RCMP to increase in number
The Strathmore RCMP detachment has been earmarked for funding to fill one new officer position, as part of the province’s 2020-21 police funding model for the Alberta RCMP. Currently, theRead More »
Library reopening in phases
The Strathmore Municipal Library is reopening one chapter at a time. The library’s three-phase reopening following shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is underway. Phase 1 of the reopening startedRead More »
New grant to help businesses relaunch
The province is providing a new grant to offer financial assistance to job creators hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The small and medium enterprise relaunch grant provides funding to AlbertaRead More »