Raiders defend Mac’s title
Defending a championship is supposed to be the hardest thing to do in sports, but the Rocky Mountain Raiders made their title defence look like child’s play. Last year, theRead More »
Former local hockey players succeeding elsewhere
Former Wheatland Athletic Association hockey players are having strong showings at higher levels around the Calgary region. The Rockyview Raiders of the Alberta Minor Midget Hockey League are tearing apartRead More »
Oilers eliminated from Mac’s by AMHL rival
Led by a local captain, the new Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers came up just short from advancing to the quarterfinals in the 40th Mac’s Midget AAA World Invitational Hockey Tournament.Read More »
Bisons bow out early from Mac’s
Wearing former Strathmore colours, the Airdrie CFR Chemicals Bisons couldn’t produce the same magic as last year’s Mac’s Midget AAA World Invitational Hockey tournament team. The Airdrie Bisons only carriedRead More »
Black carts hitting the streets
Following discussions and clarifications to the proposed Waste Management Bylaw, Strathmore’s town council adopted the legislation – the fifth step in a 10-step process to move the municipality forward withRead More »
Agricultural society names new board
Cara Burne is the new board president of the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society (SDAS). Burne took on the role following the annual general meeting (AGM) last week that sawRead More »
Blues musician returns to Strathmore for one night
Strathmore will play host to Charlie B & the Groove Crew at the Strathmore Travelodge on Jan. 6 to raise money for the group’s chance to represent southern Alberta atRead More »
Strathmore honours veteran, stops man from dying alone
It was a kick to the gut. Scott Vanderveer had just spent an hour at the bedside of terminally ill former Master Cpl. Thomas McKenzie – a man he thoughtRead More »
Strathmore Library hits big: Larger space, larger programs
The Strathmore Municipal Library is back in the newly renovated Lambert Centre, with a larger program room, more quiet areas and greater overall square footage. Newly energized library staff haveRead More »
Not to be forgotten: Prairie’s declining gems live on
Every time Dion Manastyrski returned to his rural roots, he couldn’t help noticing a sizable change in its landscape. In fact, the transformation was so drastic and rapid that inRead More »
Businesses make sure everyone has a Merry Christmas
Just over 20 Strathmore businesses have joined together to raise awareness about poverty by raising funds and donations, and hosting a complimentary Christmas feast for the community. Strathmore’s Boston PizzaRead More »