New seniors support
To help seniors cover any increased costs from the response to COVID-19, the federal government announced on May 12 it is providing some seniors with up to $500 as aRead More »
United Way grants approved
A decision has been made on this year’s allocation of United Way funding to Strathmore-area support organizations. Strathmore town council voted to approve this year’s United Way Strathmore and AreasRead More »
Area man wanted for ‘serious sexual offences’ arrested
Jason Aaron Sunwalk, 30, of Siksika Nation was arrested this past weekend after police asked for the public’s assistance to find Sunwalk, who was wanted for sexual offences. On MayRead More »
Record unemployment in Alberta
Recent released labour statistics give a reading of Alberta’s current economic troubles. Alberta lost more than 243,000 jobs in April, double what the province experienced in March, according to StatisticsRead More »
The ABC’s of psychology: why is this getting so hard?
Maybe at first, you were happy to have a break from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Maybe your children’s extracurricular were cancelled, allowing for just a littleRead More »
Impacts of COVID-19
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. I had a lovely time with many of you out on the pathways, especially at the dog park where thereRead More »
COVID Update
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, I just wanted to provide a quick update on what’s been happening in federal politics, and how my Opposition colleagues and I areRead More »
Charity animal auctions support local causes
Alberta’s 4-H members are setting an example for leadership and adaptability in Alberta. COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings mean they’re doing annual project Achievement events differently. By moving sales online,Read More »
Farmers, ranchers disappointed with COVID-19 funding
New federal spending measures were announced last week to help labour and supply disruptions in Canada’s agricultural sector. But those in the beef sector in particular say the money fallsRead More »
Update on student learning and school re-entry engagement
While teacher-directed at-home learning continues for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, the province is engaging the education system on a re-entry plan. With in-person classes cancelled, teachers continueRead More »
Town and county approve tax deferments
There is a bit more time this year to pay property taxes in Strathmore and Wheatland County. Tax deferment bylaws were passed by the councils of Wheatland County and theRead More »