Local golfer Zach Olson’s university amateur golf career was unfortunately cut short this year after several tournaments were cancelled due to COVID-19. Olson was selected to play for Team Canada’sRead More »
Some local musicians are continuing their music lessons online to support their income and connect with other musicians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s better than nothing,” said Jim Baxter, aRead More »
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting grocery stores with unique challenges, between increased demand for certain items, increasing requirements for cleaning and sanitation, and putting pressure on staff. As a result,Read More »
The government of Alberta has created Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a non-profit, arm’s-length agriculture research organization. Earlier this year, government consulted with farmers, industry and key partners in theRead More »
Wheatland County is looking to its future by developing a 10-year master plan for recreation and culture – and wants its residents to share its vision. Wheatland County provides itsRead More »
For the past decade, God’s Closet, a ministry engaged with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has provided donated clothing to children in Strathmore. “Children grow really fast and clothes are expensive,”Read More »
Gleichen RCMP is asking for a new position to be created to fight rural crime – and Wheatland County is voicing its support. The Gleichen RCMP detachment has requested theRead More »
The Town of Strathmore is providing the Strathmore Overnight Shelter with bridge funding to cover costs in the event homeless persons require isolation until new provincial funding becomes available. OnRead More »
Several local organizations are providing online support for Strathmore businesses reeling from the impacts of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced business closures, destroyed jobs, devastated markets, and changed consumerRead More »
The Strathmore Legion will continue to be a mainstay of the community despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. While Strathmore’s Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 10 has closed to theRead More »
Hello Chestermere and Strathmore readers. Think about where you were two or even three weeks ago. You may have been planning a vacation, or a wedding, or helping out atRead More »