Local college student wins first prize for research project
Jack Vergouwen is busy packing his bags and heading to New Zealand for a four-month-long directed field study, but that isn’t the only highlight this year for the Olds CollegeRead More »
Strathmore full steam ahead with local alert program
Canada’s recent weather events and natural disasters have played a cataclysmic role in spurring the creation of Strathmore’s first local notification system. Discussions for Strathmore Alerts – a communication toolRead More »
Blue-green algae returns
Lakes across the province, including Eagle Lake located near Strathmore, have been spotted bearing patches of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom. According to a media advisory issued by Alberta Health Services,Read More »
Fall programs return to Strathmore library
As students head back to school next week, the Strathmore Municipal Library is also celebrating the season by welcoming back all of its much loved fall programming from last year.Read More »
Fall is around the corner
As we come to the close of a great summer, it’s time to get ready for the early mornings of packing binders, notebooks, lunches, agendas and other school supplies. IRead More »
Back to school at Rosebud School of the Arts
Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) starts a new year Sept. 4, welcoming eight new students and 20 returning students, who will jump into orientation week with events such asRead More »
Cheadle woman tames Alberta’s wildies
When it comes to animals, Darla Connolly is fearless. She’ll walk up to a grizzly bear and stand close to a lion in Africa, and now she has made itRead More »
Travelling Mabels return to Strathmore
It’s been a few years since the country-folk trio, the Travelling Mabels, brought their grit, spirit and humour to a Strathmore stage. That’s all about to change as the bandRead More »
Man Van checks in on Gleichen
The Hamlet of Gleichen took full advantage of some free health care, cookies and juice boxes. The Man Van made its stop Aug. 24 at Gleichen’s ATB Financial office toRead More »
Family brings European flare to Strathmore
When Deborah and Claude Solda left Strathmore two years ago to support their daughter in Lacombe, no one could have predicted the baked goods Deborah dabbled with in the kitchenRead More »
Russell ready for USports career with Bobcats
A catastrophic season-ending injury provided a different perspective for Kendal Russell with a shift in her career goals on and off the court. Leading a fast break for her ChestermereRead More »