Fragmented ag lands

Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor   As new housing developments pop up across former farm land, there is a perception that urban sprawl is overtaking valuable crop land.Jason Cathcart, from Alberta Agricultural… Read More »

CRIR cancels popular event

Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor   Strathmore’s community was perplexed and forlorn following a statement released by the Canadian Rockies International Rodeo (CRIR) that stated the 2016 music festival and rodeo… Read More »

Entrepreneurial camp seeks youths

Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor   Celebrating its 20-year anniversary, the Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (AYEC) is offering 60 teenagers from south and central Alberta, including four local individuals, the opportunity… Read More »

“School Fuel” continues to serve

Sabrina KooistraTimes Junior Reporter   Since 2009, Hope Community Covenant Church’s (HCCC) “School Fuel” has provided a nutritious breakfast to an estimated 350 children every day.The local, non-profit program was… Read More »