Jones jumps for Olympic dream
Part of the eternal beauty the Olympic Games provides is inspiration. Young children cheer for athletes wearing their country’s flag who they have probably never heard of. They witness theRead More »
Town seeks input from residents and businesses
In the wake of criticism over last year’s Second Avenue downtown revitalization project, town staff is adopting a proactive approach by gathering input from residents and local businesses for theRead More »
Town addresses records management policy
In the wake of a review into current town legislation that left vital documents vulnerable, Strathmore town council approved a records management policy to keep pace with technology advances andRead More »
Video Gallery closes doors for good
One of southern Alberta’s last – if not the last – video rental stores, Video Gallery, is forced to close up shop in Strathmore at the end of the month.Read More »
Wheatland Crisis Shelter, SOS partner to help community
Even though the Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is a month away from opening its doors, the organization is already receiving an influx of calls from surrounding areas, RCMP, socials workers,Read More »
Calgary roller rink closing leaves family and club with few options
The closure of Alberta’s last roller rink last weekend is posing a challenge for the Calgary Artistic Roller Sport Club (CARSC) to find a new space and throws a stumblingRead More »
Wheatland County trains volunteers to serve in reception centres
Wheatland County has recently offered training for members of the public to volunteer in reception centres, which are set up when a critical need arises within the community. The next,Read More »
Jumphouse Gymnastics cheer team qualifies for internationals
The Matrix Cheer All-Stars club is tumbling, stunting and dancing its way to the top by introducing Strathmore to the international stage for the first time at this year’s SummitRead More »
New high school rodeo set to debut
Local cowboys and cowgirls now have the opportunity to participate in the Alberta’s largest high school rodeo. The Chestermere Agricultural Society announced Feb. 10 they will be bringing the AlbertaRead More »
Kings swept by Flyers
Another year, another feeling of disappointment emitted from the Strathmore Wheatland Kings dressing room Feb. 17 following another first-round exit from the Heritage Junior Hockey League playoffs. Last year, itRead More »
New AMHL teams eliminated from playoff contention
Last March, the Strathmore-based Foothills CFR Chemicals Bisons were two wins away from advancing to the Telus Cup. Shortly after their playoff drive ended at the hands of the LeducRead More »