New mission statement at SHS gives purpose to students’ education
“We Care.” Here at Strathmore High School (SHS), that is not only our motto, but also the foundation of our community. It is also the perfect basis for a missionRead More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Tony and Anne Heuver
Tony’s and Anne’s families originated in Holland, where they were both born and attended school. Tony studied horticulture and Anne studied home economics. In 1959, Tony came to Alberta toRead More »
Arts on 817 welcomes Arrogant Worms in concert
Arts on 817 will host a concert by The Arrogant Worms on Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Strathmore United Church. The Arrogant Worms is a Canadian group, andRead More »
Fred Penner concert to bring timeless message
Fred Penner, Canadian entertainer of children and families, will give a concert at Hope Covenant Community Church on March 15. Though he’s been performing for decades, Penner said his messageRead More »
FAIM partners with George Freeman School on new initiative
A new initiative is ensuring that local students learn about diversity, all while being served tasty snacks. Since the beginning of February, George Freeman School has been lending Foothills AdvocacyRead More »
Annual fundraiser features Under the Big Top Festival
The Wheatland Crisis Society is hosting a full day of entertainment on June 15 to support the society’s efforts and goals. The Under the Big Top Festival is being heldRead More »
Tax changes for new families, small businesses and more
The 2018 federal budget outlined many changes that will impact taxes this year and these updates will affect tax returns. According to Lisa Gittens, an H&R Block tax expert, theRead More »
Warriors win south division championship on home ice
The Wheatland Warriors were dominant all season and it continued into the playoffs with four straight victories, including a 4-1 win over the Medicine Hat Hounds in the bantam double-ARead More »
Local gymnast makes history with gold medal
Strathmore resident Montana Fairbairn cemented her place in the record books with her gold medal- winning floor routine for Team Alberta at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red DeerRead More »
SHS curlers head to provincials
The Strathmore High School (SHS) curling program is sending two of its teams to test their mettle at provincials in St. Paul, March 7-9. The mixed and girls’ teams bothRead More »
Local lamb producer’s learning lessons
Unable to shake the feeling that living off the land is something he could not live without, local sheep producer and rancher Ryan Greir established Whispering Cedars Ranch east ofRead More »