AJ’s Fire Starters business ignites
What started as an idea four years ago is quickly turning into a promising business venture for 20-year-old AJ Dykens-Dunbar, who has created a homemade easy-starting fire starter, with support… Read More »
Edition: February 8 2019 Strathmore Times
Yellow Vest Convoy to pass through Strathmore
The Yellow Vest Convoy is heading to Ottawa, and will be passing through Strathmore on Thursday, Feb. 14. According to convoy manager Glen Carritt, it is hoped the convoy will… Read More »
Recycling pilot program tackles agricultural waste
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is helping fund a three-year pilot program that will recycle agricultural plastics. The Alberta Beef Producers will receive $750,000 to coordinate the pilot program on behalf… Read More »
Police arrest suspect in Strathmore ATM theft
A 48-year-old Calgary man was arrested Jan. 31 as part of an ongoing investigation into ATM thefts in December and January in the Calgary region. Guy Stewart of Calgary has… Read More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Hilton
Gordon and Vi Hilton both originate from families with vibrant connections to agriculture in the region, including a history of involvement with irrigation that continues to this day. Gordon’s grandparents… Read More »
Rosebud student produces two-act, Off-Broadway musical
Daddy Long Legs, a two-act musical, will be performed in Rosebud, Feb. 8-10. Frances MacDonald, fourth-year student at Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA), is producing and performing the show.… Read More »
Canada’s Food Guide revised
Health Canada launched the new Canada’s Food Guide Jan. 22, with advice for Canadians on healthy food choices, including the regular intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and eating… Read More »
Cougars defeat Falcons
The Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) Cougars beat the host George Freeman School (GFS) Falcons 46-28 on Feb. 2 at the GFS boys B basketball tournament. It was a… Read More »
Warriors defense nearly impenetrable
The Wheatland Warriors won three straight games in a jam-packed weekend for the first-place club. The local double-A bantam team beat the Red Deer Ramada 8-2 on Feb. 1 in… Read More »
Kings down Flyers
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings needed an extra period to beat one of their hated divisional rivals in the High River Flyers 5-4 on Feb. 1 in High River. The Kings… Read More »
COOK, Ruth
COOK, Ruth It is with sadness that I sit down to write the obituary for my best friend Ruth, who passed away on the 31st of January in Strathmore, AB.… Read More »