Locals off to Nova Scotia for Summer Games
Three of the finest local athletes have made their way to the Maritimes with dreams of bringing home gold at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. Scott Pagenkopf, Emma BittorfRead More »
Contestant list released for Stampede
Contestants vying in the annual Strathmore Stampede Rodeo were announced last week and the list features plenty of local talent with many of the season’s best from the world ofRead More »
Sauve snags second in Airdrie
Nolan Sauve is not only becoming one of the surest bets in the world of Strongman, he is becoming one of the surest things in all of sports. Rarely doesRead More »
Crnkovic enters Hockey Canada program
Kyle Crnkovic is the latest hockey player to spend time in Strathmore and crack the national program. Last year, former CFR Chemicals Bisons centre Peyton Krebs made his debut withRead More »
Mosquito Reds falter at home but enjoy final game
The Strathmore mosquito Reds ran into some tough luck last weekend at provincials. Hosting the tier 5 tournament, the Reds couldn’t capitalize on the home field advantage and finished 0-3Read More »
Chance Flad makes driving debut at Strathmore Stampede
After 11 years of outriding, Chance Flad is getting a shot at making his dreams come true this weekend at the Strathmore Stampede and Heritage Days chuckwagon races. With theRead More »
Strathmore-Brooks MLA forms new political party
It’s been a game of whack-a-mole and Derek Fildebrandt won’t stay down. The Strathmore-Brooks MLA dominated headlines last year with a number of well-publicized controversies. Last week he once againRead More »
Wheatland County family wins BMO Farm Family Award
Wheatland County farmer Brian Rasmussen credits tradition in celebrating the 109-year anniversary of his grain farm where members of the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of the family currently reside.Read More »
Local teenager recognized for volunteerism
For 13-year-old Emma Moore, a community’s need is quite simply a call to action. Under the name Em’s Donation Projects, Moore has contributed over $15,000 to various campaigns she hasRead More »
Focusing on community need and financial sustainability
New efforts to streamline the Home Support Program is saving Strathmore thousands of dollars, reducing administrative costs and providing a framework for the program’s future sustainability. Three years ago, theRead More »
Private swimming lake a consideration for Lakewood Meadows
As Alberta’s recovering economy continues to impact the housing market, developers of one of Strathmore’s communities are thinking outside the box to attract buyers and provide an amenity that’s currentlyRead More »