State of local emergency declared for Siksika Nation
Rapid snow melt is causing overland flooding, forcing Siksika Nation to declare a state of local emergency on April 16. While 30 homes have already been impacted by the risingRead More »
Local taxi service shuts down illegal operations
Nearly two months after the deadline passed for taxi services to receive their chauffeur permits and comply to newly implemented Taxi Bylaw changes, Strathmore is officially finding itself without cabsRead More »
Safety Smarts celebrates 20th anniversary
Providing information on farm safety to students is “Safety Smarts” prime objective. Through seven distinct Safety Smarts presentations, rural children from kindergarten through Grade 6 are taught to recognize andRead More »
Town discusses preparations for cannabis sales
As the Senate of Canada prepares to hold a final vote on June 7 for the legalization of marijuana, Strathmore’s local government found itself in a lurch when discussions beganRead More »
Multi-jurisdictional incident leads to arrest
A Calgary man is being charged with multiple criminal offences after a multi-jurisdictional incident that involved the Strathmore RCMP. Thirty-two-year-old Cole Matthew Peoples faces 14 charges including possession of aRead More »
Watershed health boost from Bow River Basin Council
Mark Bennett, executive director with the Bow River Basin Council (BRBC), attended Wheatland County’s agricultural service board (ASB) meeting on April 11, to update the board on recent activity onRead More »
Debating agriculture strategies and farmer rights
Wheatland County’s agricultural service board recently met to discuss the setting of strategic goals for the county. “We would like to know what content is desired, and depending on theRead More »
County committee to tap ALUS funding
Wheatland County’s agricultural service board (ASB) is developing a partnership advisory committee (PAC) with the intent to tap into money supporting agriculture and environmental projects offered through the Alternative LandRead More »
Over the Moon to perform in Strathmore area
Just over three years ago, drummer and percussionist Craig Bignell found himself slightly terrified and the centre of attention, clutching an acoustic guitar while attending a dinner party at actorRead More »
Ken Bourassa: The paint doctor is in
Creativity and culture played a large part in Ken Bourassa’s upbringing. The Alberta artist can’t remember a time when he wasn’t playing music or creating art. Yet when he wonRead More »
Skating Club dazzles in year-end show
The very best of the Strathmore Skating Club was put on display at their annual Fire On Ice show April 13 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Figure skaters as youngRead More »