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If I was one of my neighbours, I’d have gathered the whole family around the front room window Sunday night, because Pat Fule brought the ladder out to his driveway!Read More »
Shopping local at the Strathmore Farmers’ Market
The Strathmore Farmers’ Market has proven to be a great way to showcase local products and unique homemade items, ranging from locally grown fruits and veggies to handmade keychains andRead More »
Strathmore Stampede almost here
Hello Strathmore! I hope you’ve been taking advantage of the Stick Around Downtown Strathmore In July promotion showcasing the many great local businesses in downtown Strathmore. From clothes to shoesRead More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Gordon and Darlene Koester
The Koester family originated in Germany, moving first to Iowa where the family started farming. In 1928, Gordon’s grandparents, Joseph and Mary (Praeker) Koester, left Iowa and moved to theRead More »
Rosebud Chamber Music Festival to perform seventh season
Rosebud Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its seventh season this August. “Three exciting concerts this year,” said Keith Hamm, artistic director of Rosebud Chamber Music Festival (RCMF). The first concertRead More »
U13 Spurs take bronze at provincials
The Strathmore Spurs U13 Tier IV team won bronze at provincials last weekend. In the Servus Youth Tier IV City Provincial Championships, 46 teams representing seven districts from across theRead More »
Spurs U11 take city championship
The Strathmore Spurs U11 boys’ team were the victors at the Final Four City Championship last weekend. Part of the Tier V Competitive team in the Calgary Minor Soccer Association,Read More »
Strathmore swimmer medals
Susan Lust grew up in Medicine Hat, and it was back there that she picked up two gold and two silver medals in swimming at the Alberta 55+ Summer GamesRead More »
Kings sign four local products
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings are putting a special focus on building their team up with local players. Following the same suite as last year when they added a group ofRead More »
Rosebud’s historic Mercantile still stands to serve
The Hamlet of Rosebud includes several buildings that are over 100 years old and still in use. The Haskayne-Kenney Mercantile is one of those, and according to LaVerne Erickson, RosebudRead More »
Consultations begin on farm freedom and safety
The provincial government is repealing Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. In its place, the government is set to introduce the Farm Freedom and SafetyRead More »