Local youth finds acceptance in rodeo
Thirteen-year-old Jaxon Campbell is following in his family’s footsteps. His mom, Tiffany Campbell, was a barrel racer, his grandfather, Bob Larsen, a team roper and pole bender, and Jaxon has… Read More »
A first for many Tri-Diva triathlon racers
The 16th annual Tri-Diva Tri Women’s Triathlon drew 145 racers to compete in one of three different events on Sept. 14 in Strathmore. “I believe that for over 60 per… Read More »
Four Strathmore figure skaters gearing up for nationals
No ice, no problem for Team Alberta Strathmore figure skaters who took part in a sport-specific training camp in preparation for the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. Emma Bittorf,… Read More »
Raising money for missing children society
The Alberta Sheriffs Branch raised $3,300 for the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) during a charity golf tournament on Aug. 17 at the Strathmore Golf Club. In 2013, the… Read More »
Badgers forfeit home opener due to injuries, small roster
The Strathmore Community Football Association (SCFA) Badgers pee wee team played their season and home opener on Aug. 31 at Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) field against the Red… Read More »
Thumbs up for local bullfighter
Ty Prescott wasn’t going to miss the Strathmore Stampede just because of a few broken bones. Although the veteran bullfighter fractured his hand in several spots six weeks earlier in… Read More »
Local woman runs to advocate for positive mental health
Jessi Chayer’s birthday wish came true this year when she not only completed an ultra-marathon on her birthday as a fundraiser for an important organization close to her heart, but… Read More »
Successful hosting of championship baseball
Strathmore held the prestigious AA Minor Western Canada Baseball Championship on Aug. 16-18 with games at the Kinsmen Park diamond, Strathmore ag grounds diamond and the Fair Field Cheadle Lions… Read More »
Gleichen car show and dance a success
The Gleichen and District Community Association (GDCA) held a very successful car show and dance on Saturday, July 27. The weather co-operated for most of the day although we did… Read More »
Training future rodeo champions
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society hosted its first rodeo school on August 12-13. Twenty-one aspiring rodeo champions attended the two-day event where they were taught bull riding and bull… Read More »
Butter tarts and kidney beans
What do butter tarts and kidneys have in common? Leah Lalonde. Leah owns the Canadian Buttertart Factory in Strathmore, and from Sept. 6 to 8, she will raise money for… Read More »