Gleichen car show and dance a success
The Gleichen and District Community Association (GDCA) held a very successful car show and dance on Saturday, July 27. The weather co-operated for most of the day although we didRead More »
Rosebud Museum celebrates re-installation of CNR semaphore tower
Rosebud and District Centennial Museum celebrated the reinstallation of their CN semaphore tower on Aug. 11. The event included beef-on-a-bun lunch and speeches from Historical Society board members, thanking theRead More »
Town saves Terry Fox Run
With no coordinator in place for the 2019 Strathmore Terry Fox Run, the Town of Strathmore has stepped up to organize the run this September, ensuring its continuation in StrathmoreRead More »
WFES folds
After over 45 years in the community, the Wheatland Further Education Society (WFES) has folded. According to Joyce Bazant, WFES executive director, the society’s board of directors were finding themselvesRead More »
Fun-filled week
Hello Strathmore Times Readers! It has been a fun-filled week of rain, wind and pretty awful weather, but that is Alberta for you and we are amazingly resilient (resistant? resigned?)Read More »
Open Farm Days goes this weekend
Now in its seventh year, Open Farm Days takes place across the province this weekend, Aug. 17 and 18. The weekend showcases Alberta’s agriculture industry and growing rural tourism sector.Read More »
Armstrongs celebrate 100 years of farming
The descendants of Chris and Lulu Armstrong celebrated 100 years of family farming on Sunday, Aug. 4. Rick and Harriet and their son Jamie and his wife Lisa along withRead More »
Communities in Bloom striving to be the best
Strathmore’s Communities in Bloom is continuing on improving the town in the hopes of coming out on top next year. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian organization dedicated to fosteringRead More »
New town hall construction plans underway
Construction plans are underway for the Town of Strathmore’s new municipal building. The town is taking the next step in the community vitalization project by awarding the contract of theRead More »
Book of Bargains expiring due to low interest
After a successful inaugural year for Strathmore’s only coupon book, the Book of Bargains will not be releasing a 2019-20 book due to low repeat participation interest from businesses issuingRead More »
Provincial funding for libraries to be announced in fall budget
Despite dire headlines about library funding being cut from the Government of Alberta budget, government spokespeople say some funding has been approved and the overall budget is still under review.Read More »