Supporting Special Olympics in new virtual event
Registration is now open for the Virtual Summer Series, a brand-new Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event, running from June 15 to Sept. 15. The event was organized inRead More »
Wacky weekend of weather
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. The storms that passed through our province this week remind us of how quickly the weather can change. The pictures of the tennis ball-sized hail and theRead More »
Help a call or a few clicks away
For people facing mental health challenges, there are different options to seek help from the privacy and comfort of home. For instance, there are places to call to get help.Read More »
Volunteers work to improve birth forest
Strathmore is boasting new fruit and shrub trees after Strathmore Communities in Bloom completed another phase of its birth forest. According to Rob Pirie, chairman of Strathmore Communities in BloomRead More »
Celebrating graduation amongst a pandemic
Schools in Strathmore and Wheatland County have adapted and found ways to celebrate graduation this year amid school closures, bans on public gatherings, and even a social distancing parade cancellationRead More »
Community grants up for grabs
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering communities the chance to receive up to $100,000 for projects that enrich education, recreation and culture. The RCF application process opens todayRead More »
Secondary suites process approved
Developing a secondary suite is now an easier option for Strathmore homeowners. Town council voted to amend its land use bylaws to allow secondary suites in certain land use districtsRead More »
‘Soft reopening’ for legion
Strathmore’s legion is reopening its doors to members and their guests, but ongoing restrictions means fundraising remains at less than full throttle. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 announced itsRead More »
Free non-medical masks available
Albertans can now access free, non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In Strathmore and area, people can obtain up to four masks at A&W, McDonald’s andRead More »
Ready, set, slide: playgrounds reopening
The relaunch from COVID-19 continues, as almost all playgrounds in Strathmore and Wheatland County have reopened. Strathmore’s playgrounds and most of its outdoor recreational facilities reopened on June 5, asRead More »
Rosebud next in (water) line
Work to improve drinking water throughout the county and its villages continues, as Phase 3 of the Wheatland regional water line project will be underway as soon as a contractorRead More »