Celebrating Canada
Happy Canada Day! I hope you had a chance to enjoy the company of great neighbours and friends this past weekend. I came a little late to the party, asRead More »
Volunteer award nominations open
Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community. According to Leela Sharon Aheer, Alberta’s Minister of Culture, MulticulturalismRead More »
Rosebud Theatre’s The Kite a touching comedy
The Kite, a comedy by Canadian playwright W.O. Mitchell, is playing at Rosebud Theatre until Aug. 31. Daddy Sherry (played by Nathan Schmidt) is about to turn 117 years old,Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Slim (Justin) and Heather Wilson
Records for the Wilson family name commenced with the birth of John Hugh Wilson in County Antrim, Northern Ireland on March 27, 1856. As a young man, John decided aRead More »
Town offers seniors tax rebate program
The Town of Strathmore is providing support to low income senior property owners by offering a tax rebate program. According to Ty Tomasta, communications ambassador with the town, the initiativeRead More »
Team roper heads to high school nationals
With a stock trailer loaded up, his shirt pressed, cowboy hat on, ropes ready and his dun quarter horse Pedro ready to ride, local Holy Cross Collegiate student Reid RegehrRead More »
Schiffner to coach PBR Team Canada
Scott Schiffner, PBR Canada’s first-ever national champion and Olympic bull rider, has been named head coach of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Canada for the 2020 Global Cup. AssistingRead More »
SHS saves our roots
A group of Strathmore High School (SHS) students have concocted a club to help save our earth. The Save Our Roots Club is selling reusable straws and donating profits toRead More »
Local cabinetmaker to attend WorldSkills
A fourth-year cabinetmaker apprentice and 2015 Strathmore High School (SHS) graduate, Taylor Desjardins has built a reputation for himself as one of Canada’s best cabinetmakers. Building on that, Desjardins isRead More »
Free Fallin’ (a shout out to Tom Petty)
Ladders are my nemesis. There’s no escaping it… they lay in wait every time I need to use one. They all must talk between them… you know how ladders canRead More »
Cutting through the red tape
Hello Strathmore Times readers! This has been a very busy week, and I hope that you were able to take in the many functions and events around town this pastRead More »