Council passes taxi bylaw
Disappointment and disbelief were at the forefront of last week’s council meeting, when the town faced an ultimatum from a local cab company which threatened to close up shop following… Read More »
Edition: February 2 2018 Strathmore Times
Fun-filled February heading to the library
Every year the Strathmore Municipal Library prides itself on offering over 350 programs – last year’s program hiatus notwithstanding – and 2018 is no exception as the year is already… Read More »
Rural Crime a growing concern for officials
A rise in phone calls concerning criminal activity in rural areas, especially regarding vehicle theft, is raising alarm bells with municipal and provincial elected officials who are trying to tackle… Read More »
Local disc golf club proposes new course for Strathmore
The Strathmore Disc Golf Club (SDGC) approached council on Jan. 24 to propose a new pitch-and-putt course geared more towards families and kids for a low financial cost. “We have… Read More »
No pain, no gain
As we near the end of the first month of 2018, I thought about what goals I wanted to achieve in my personal life. The first thing I thought of… Read More »
Local lake poses safety concern for public
Melting cycles and inadequate infrastructure at the body of water located near Strathmore Lakes Estates is contributing to an unsafe ice surface and posing a danger to the public. An… Read More »
Town of Strathmore protects its assets
The Town of Strathmore is cracking the whip and zeroing in on a policy gap concerning the absence of a municipal right-of-way work and excavation process, permit and policy that… Read More »
Rosebud musicals shed light on the power of relationships
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Rosebud School of Arts is embracing the theme with two musicals focusing on the ups and downs of relationships. While the timing… Read More »
Kings lack effort, drop shootout at Family Centre
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings and the Medicine Hat Cubs needed a shootout Jan. 28 in a battle for the basement. The Kings entered the weekend finale having lost nine of… Read More »
The “Animal” picks up first win
The “Animal” made good at one of the biggest boxing events to hit Western Canada by picking up his first career professional win. Local fighter Justin Schmit defeated Zach “The… Read More »
Local product wraps up career with Kings
Growing up, Ryan Grasdahl wasn’t sure if he had what it takes to be a prominent player in the Heritage Junior Hockey League. A product of the Strathmore Minor Hockey… Read More »