Energy investment and blockades
This past week in Ottawa, Conservatives demanded an emergency debate on Teck Resources’ decision to pull the plug on their proposed oilsands project. I think “emergency” is the right word.Read More »
Change Maker Showcase highlights diverse community service projects
Last spring, Strathmore teen Emma Moore had an idea. Instead of taking on a community service project of her own, she decided to raise $2,000 to help 10 local groups.Read More »
Carseland community group working to reopen post office
A Carseland community group is formulating plans to reopen the hamlet’s post office, despite the recent installation of community mailboxes by Canada Post. Canada Post Carseland, located at 104 MainRead More »
Winning ways for local cheerleading squads
Strathmore Matrix Cheer All-Stars (MCA) is turning out some winning cheerleaders. In mid-February, the MCA Platinum Elite team took third place in Las Vegas, a competition that featured close toRead More »
Countdown to March Madness for SHS
Both Strathmore High School Spartans senior varsity basketball teams have had success through the regular season. But the real season, the playoffs, commences this week, and the countdown to MarchRead More »
Warriors ready to battle
The Wheatland Warriors will play for the South Central Alberta Hockey League (SCAHL) championship after sweeping the their conference tournament Feb. 27-March 1 in Lethbridge. The local bantam double-A teamRead More »
Council votes to increase electrical and natural gas franchise fees
Strathmore residents and institutions will notice an increase on upcoming utility bills starting in July, as council has voted to increase electrical and natural gas franchise fees. Franchise fees areRead More »
Strathmore United Way provides community support
Applications for United Way funding are now being accepted for groups aiming to provide support initiatives for residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. The 2020 United Way Grant program isRead More »
End the blockades
Over the past few weeks in Canada, one issue has been front and centre – the Wet’suwet’en blockades that plunged our country into a national crisis. We watched as radicalRead More »
Fallen project impacts Alberta
Hello Strathmore readers! I have just about warmed up again after the Polar Plunge this weekend in support of the Special Olympics. Please join me in cheering on Alberta’s teamRead More »
Speak up for freedom
As the Speaker of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly, one of my top priorities is to defend, maintain and build public trust in our democratic institutions. To this end I have triedRead More »