Bamboo guppies hit the stage
The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is pleased to present The Bamboo Guppies, featuring opening act Dennis Toner, on Feb. 10 at the Strathmore Travelodge. “My job is like high schoolRead More »
Standard fills council seat
Mike Worthington has stepped up to fill the vacant seat on Standard’s municipal council, and will serve the remainder of the current term until the next election. Worthington will beRead More »
Supporting our youth
Last week Premier Danielle Smith announced that Alberta’s government will be introducing policies to make sure children are supported as they grow into adults to become the people they wantRead More »
MLA de Jonge meets with constituents
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge met with constituents at the Rocky’s Bakery in Strathmore, Jan. 26, to discuss talking points of concern for residents. This meeting was one of severalRead More »
Small homes a debate within the county
Marc Palardy, owner of Strathmore Highway Camping, said there has been an increase in interest from the public about living at the campground as a cheaper alternative to a moreRead More »
MPC approves development permit, subdivision applications
The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permit applications and a subdivision application during the Jan. 16 meeting. Development application, coded DP 2023-190, proposed modifications to an existingRead More »
Hitmen team with Siksika Health
The Calgary Hitmen are excited to be partnering with Siksika Health Services, the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary to host their fourth annual Every Child MattersRead More »
Legion awards students for Remembrance contest
The Strathmore Legion recognized the winners of 23 student awards, Jan. 27, for creative works submitted under the theme of remembrance. An awards ceremony was hosted at the Legion buildingRead More »
Lions Club donates $5,000 to local exchange program
The Strathmore Lions Club made a contribution of $5,000 to the Wheatland Leos, Jan. 18, to fund activities for the Lions Youth Exchange this summer. “The Wheatland Leos, it isRead More »
George Freeman School hosts Grade 8 entrepreneurship night
Grade 8 students at George Freeman School participated in an entrepreneurship market and movie night at the school, Jan. 30, which served as the culmination of their semester-long course. “WeRead More »
Westmount Elementary supports local animal shelter
Grade 5-6 students at Westmount Elementary School raised a donation of $2,465.90 during their annual Christmas Marketplace for the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Strathmore. The event, which took place Dec.Read More »