Special teams spoil Kings home opener
Five on five, the Wheatland Kings went toe to toe with the Okotoks Bisons. However, special teams proved to be the downfall for the local Junior B hockey team, whichRead More »
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 hasRead 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 perRead 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, theRead 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 RedRead 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 inRead 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, butRead 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 LionsRead 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 didRead 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 bullRead More »