Edition: April 9

Destruction at the Lions Outdoor Skating Rink is only one example of increased levels of vandalism throughout Strathmore being reported by town administration. Damage to the rink, located at the… Read More »

The new shared headquarters of Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) is on track to be completed by the end of the summer. Marigold provides the materials, IT… Read More »

Health Canada has advised Canadians not to use face masks containing graphene, saying these products pose a safety risk. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many different masks have appeared on the… Read More »

The provincial government is launching public consultation on changes to its coal policy, including a new public survey. The provincial government announced it was rescinding the 1976 Coal Policy last… Read More »

After 65 years, the Standard Community Chest is closing for good. The Standard Community Chest started in 1955 as a community effort to requisition funds for charitable causes. Since then,… Read More »

A new law allowing people to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence has come into effect in Alberta.  The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s… Read More »

The Town of Strathmore has begun a search for a new, permanent chief administrative officer (CAO). The search for candidates is expected to take about three months and will cost… Read More »

Laycock, Ivan (Stu) Stuart  Our beloved Father and Grandfather Ivan (Stu) Stuart Laycock of Standard, Alberta passed away peacefully in Drumheller on March 28, 2021 at the age of 97… Read More »

PROVERBS, Inez  Inez Mildred Milicent Proverbs (née Adams), age 94, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by immediate family and caregivers, Mary and Heidi, on March 21, 2021 after a… Read More »

Happy Sikh Heritage Month! I am so honoured to mark this month as we reflect on the amazing contributions people of Sikh heritage have made to our beautiful province and… Read More »