New report outlines homeless count in rural Alberta
A severe lack of data on homelessness in rural areas across Canada presents a challenge. But a recently released report from the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) has provided aRead More »
Police bust east of Strathmore
A multi-unit RCMP force made a large bust at a property located east of Strathmore last week. Members of the Strathmore RCMP and the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit,Read More »
Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch
Stage two of the provincial relaunch starts today (June 12), a week sooner than expected. According to a government news release issue June 9, strong testing data showed active COVID-19Read More »
Rain for the crops
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! With seeding pretty well done it is good to see some rain to help bring the crops out of the ground. I had a look at theRead More »
Funk committed to volleyball club
Funk committed to the UBCO Junior Heat women’s volleyball club starting this fall, although she won’t be able to play in games until at least 2021 due to first-term sportsRead More »
Chamber relaunch
Strathmore’s businesses are rallying for relaunch – and the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge. The chamber, which is undergoing rebranding, is leading a boots-on-the-ground effort toRead More »
Documentary illuminates Rosebud Theatre
Rosebud Theatre has published an online documentary focused on the hamlet of Rosebud and its unique arts community that is now challenged by show cancellations made in response to COVID-19.Read More »
Local esthetic business ordered to shut down
A Strathmore esthetic business was ordered to shut down last week after it was found to be offering esthetic services to the public. Queen’s Nails, located on 2nd Avenue, wasRead More »
Full-time kindergarten no longer free
Full-time kindergarten is no longer free at schools in the Golden Hill School Division and Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Board. In Alberta, the province funds a half-day kindergarten programRead More »
Province creates human trafficking task force
The provincial government has created a new task force focused on addressing human trafficking. The task force will work to provide guidance and recommendations on how to best implement theRead More »
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
The Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-20 season ended unfinished, but the orchestra’s music director is confident they will get back to providing music for the 2020-21 season – with someRead More »