Remembering our roots ~ Dale & Heather Cockx
John Godsman Times Contributor This family name originated at Roosendal, Holland. Dale’s father Cornelius “Corny” Cockx came to Canada in 1926, to check out land in the PeaceRead More »
Music festival returns
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter The Southern Alberta Music Festival is back for its second year at Aspen Crossing this weekend, Aug. 22-23. The two-day event features 19Read More »
Arrowwood bridge repair begins
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Those who routinely use the bridge access on Hwy 547, leading into the village of Arrowwood, will be glad to hear bridge repairs haveRead More »
Community garden dormant until 2015
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Chairwoman Melody Wilson of the Communities in Bloom organization said that plans for a community garden are on hold pending the receipt ofRead More »
Strathmore businesses not concerned with minimum wage increase
Justin Seward Times Reporter When the calendar year turned over to 2014, Alberta, Ontario, PEI, Quebec and Saskatchewan all increased their minimum wages. Alberta saw theRead More »
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge craze
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter The Ice Bucket Challenge is a craze that’s been sweeping the nation raising funds and awareness for ALS. The challenge requires youRead More »
Langdon skateboarding event debut
Justin Seward Times Reporter Young skateboarders competed in the inaugural Langdon Skateboarding Comp 2014 on Aug. 9 at Langdon Park. This was the re-run ofRead More »
Gleichen saddles up for another rodeo
Justin Seward Times Reporter The 11th consecutive Gleichen Rodeo is set to get underway on the weekend of Aug. 22-23, at the Gleichen Ag Society rodeoRead More »
Living the triathlon dream
Justin Seward Times Reporter Strathmore native, Darren Hayner, moved to Strathmore when he was in Grade 7 and he always had a passion for triathlons. Hayner managesRead More »
Silhouettes gymnastics developing program
Justin Seward Times Reporter The Strathmore Silhouettes gymnastics team is getting back on track, in hopes of being provincial bound by the time competition starts nextRead More »
Baby in a boat
Justin Seward Times Reporter There is a new alternative for Strathmore mothers to take into consideration when it comes to the care of their babies. “The ideaRead More »