Cinderella: A Pantomime
The Strathmore Theatre Players’ Guild (STPG) performed a comedic version of the childhood classic story Cinderella, as a pantomime. In the spirit of Halloween, the audience was scattered with costume-cladRead More »
Newly formed town council now on the job
In the wake of a notable municipal election, Strathmore’s newly elected town council took the Oath of Office and got their feet wet at the first organizational meeting on Oct.Read More »
Wheelchair access improvements
When targeting wheelchair accessibility, Strathmore left its minority in the lurch for decades, unable to access downtown businesses or public washrooms. Shortly after roads reopened up to downtown business, theRead More »
Fires ravage southern Alberta
Gleichen and Carseland fell victim to a perfect storm last week, when October’s unprecedented high temperatures, low humidity and exceptionally strong winds took down trees and power lines, and fueledRead More »
UCP leadership candidate Jason Kenney visits Strathmore
As the race for the United Conservative Party leadership entered the home stretch, one of three candidate hopefuls eager to seize the role as the leader of the new partyRead More »
Human remains found
RCMP Major Crimes South and the Forensic Identification Section are engaged in a full investigation after human remains were found south of Strathmore, along the Bow River. The Strathmore RCMPRead More »
Local business pours litres for fundraising dollars
Since their doors first opened, local brewery Origin Malting & Brewing Co. had toyed with the idea of raising funds for veterans, and with Remembrance Day quickly approaching, the companyRead More »
MLA disappointed in final EBC proposal
The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission’s (EBC) final report proves a double-edged sword for the local constituency, where a proposal for new boundaries seem favourable to Strathmore but leaves Wheatland CountyRead More »
Not-for-profit organization saves Jelly Bean Dance
From transformers to ghouls to princesses, several hundred children filled Strathmore’s Civic Centre last week for the popular Jelly Bean Dance, stressing the demand for the event and raising fundsRead More »
Generous donations fuel local not-for-profit
Unwilling to bid his beloved Sing your High Note program adieu, Geordie Praeker made a special request for his 25th birthday in an attempt to ease the Hope Bridges Society’sRead More »
Awards ceremony draws large crowds and sparks interest
Attendance more than doubled for a colossal turnout at the Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week awards last week, as an unprecedented amount of nominations trickled inRead More »