Heatwave
By the time you read this, I’ll have returned from the annual Fule summer trip to the surface of the sun, or Phoenix as it’s normally called. You might ask,Read More »
The stress of back-to-school spending
Back-to-school season can be stressful for students and families, and the greatest stressor is often back-to-school spending. “This can be a financially stressful time, especially for parents who are tryingRead More »
Art exhibition celebrates beauty of grasslands
The Grassland Series, from a growing body of artwork by Lethbridge-based artist Colin Starkevich, is on exhibit at Rosebud’s Akokiniskway Gallery until Aug. 31. The works in the series areRead More »
Minimum wage panel to review impact on businesses
More relief could soon be announced for businesses in Alberta. Last week the Alberta government introduced members of its minimum wage panel who will be tasked with reviewing the labourRead More »
Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. “With exposure to mosquitoes comes the risk of West Nile virus,”Read More »
Strathmore music store expands to meet demand
After just two and a half years in business in Strathmore, MaxSPL Music found itself in an enviable situation. Owner Daniel Wiewel and his two music teachers were booked solid,Read More »
Tips to reduce vehicle theft for busiest month
Summers in Alberta are a great time to be out of the house and on the road; however, more vehicles on the road and behaviours that arise due to theRead More »
Chestermere-Strathmore misses out on minister’s tour
Despite being touted as a “provincewide tour,” Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish won’t be making a stop in the Chestermere-Strathmore constituency during his tour of Alberta communities. In total, 37Read More »
Finding help through a difficult time
This September, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Calgary Region, in partnership with the Town of Strathmore and FCSS Strathmore, will be facilitating an eight-week suicide bereavement support group in Strathmore.Read More »
Playwright’s role results in understanding
Playwright Libby Skala’s play, Lilia!, about her relationship with her grandmother, actress Lilia Skala, is playing at Rosebud Theatre until Aug. 31. Elinor Holt plays grandmother Lilia and Cassia SchmidtRead More »
Successful hosting of championship baseball
Strathmore held the prestigious AA Minor Western Canada Baseball Championship on Aug. 16-18 with games at the Kinsmen Park diamond, Strathmore ag grounds diamond and the Fair Field Cheadle LionsRead More »