Gaming community helps local teen
A local teen interested in tabletop gaming had a heartwarming surprise when a local gaming group banded together to help get him into the hobby. It all started at HOB’s… Read More »
Edition: May 29 2020 Strathmore Times
Seniors’ Week: Recognize and connect with seniors
Alberta is encouraging everyone to celebrate Seniors’ Week, and Strathmore and Wheatland County are following suit. June 1 to 7 is Seniors’ Week in Alberta. During the week, Albertans should… Read More »
Grad parade cancelled
Strathmore’s grad parade has been cancelled. The event was cancelled under orders from Alberta Health Services, said Kimberly Proust, who heads the Parent Parade Planning Committee. The plan was to… Read More »
Solar power for new town hall
Strathmore’s new town hall will have a solar panel array – in what is projected to be a profitable investment for the town long term. Strathmore town council voted to… Read More »
Tourism down but help on the way
COVID-19 has slowed Alberta’s tourism industry, but help is on the way. According to Strathmore Town Councillor Denise Peterson, Strathmore’s tourism industry, which consists largely of people coming to town… Read More »
County developing new marketing model
Wheatland County is developing a new marketing model to promote specific industries within the county by networking businesses and connecting them to potential buyers in the Calgary region. The first… Read More »
Senior care facilities receive COVID-19 funding
Seniors care facilities are getting funding from the provincial government to help them meet added costs and decreased revenues from COVID-19 – but only some facilities are eligible. The government… Read More »
Wheatland-Kneehill intermunicipal development plan approved
Wheatland County and Kneehill County have a new plan to work together on decisions around their shared border area – but amendments proposed by council in response public concerns were… Read More »
Magnet fishing helps clean waterways
A mostly unheard-of hobby has one couple making a positive impact in Strathmore by cleaning up local waterways through “magnet fishing.” Locals Garret Kraft and Sarah Johnson were watching Facebook… Read More »
Town councillor code of conduct amended
Strathmore town council members are now required to sign an oath that they have read and understood the Council Code of Conduct when they swear their oath of office. Town… Read More »
Remembering Our Roots: Origins of seniors’ clubs in Wheatland County The Happy Gang, Strathmore
On Feb. 6, 1970, a group of senior citizens met in the Strathmore United Church hall, located on Third Avenue (where the courthouse now stands), to discuss the forming of… Read More »