Therapy dogs comfort Strathmore
For the past three years, the volunteer-based Community Therapy Dogs Society (CTDS) and its canine companions have been putting their best paw forward within Strathmore by providing therapy dog services… Read More »
Edition: September 21 2018 Strathmore Times
Fatal dog attack leaves community shocked and family mourning
An investigation is ongoing as a family mourns the death of a Langdon woman who died trying to save her granddaughter from a dog attack. The 50-year-old woman, whose name… Read More »
MLA gears up to run for leadership of new party
Freedom Conservative Party (FCP) interim leader and current Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt has his sights set on seeking permanent leadership of the FCP party and keeping his position in the… Read More »
Hospice project inching closer to a facility
Three years after fundraising efforts began for the creation of a local hospice facility, the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (WAHS) has reached one-third of the necessary $3 million in… Read More »
Town meet and greet with area MP
Member of Parliament Martin Shields of the Bow River Constituency hosted a meet and greet on Sept. 11 to discuss ongoing and upcoming issues at the federal level. Joining him… Read More »
Ag excellence in Wheatland County
I was among those who boarded the bus on Aug. 23, to enjoy Wheatland County’s Agricultural Service Board tour of various agricultural facilities in the county. We started with an… Read More »
Gleichen RCMP arrest drug traffickers on Siksika Nation
Gleichen RCMP executed a search warrant at a suspected drug house on the Siksika Nation on Sept. 11. Arresting residents, investigation revealed that premise occupants were trafficking in nerve pain… Read More »
Field Stone puts best fruit forward
The award winning and locally owned and operated Field Stone Fruit Wines has delivered the goods once again after winning three gold medals and various other awards at three of… Read More »
Artist’s illness a blessing in disguise
Rosebud visual artist Tal Marsolais found unexpected blessing in a debilitating illness. Three years ago, Marsolais was a student at Rosebud School of the Arts, pursuing a theatrical career. But… Read More »
15th annual Tri-Diva a success
The weather has simply not cooperated with local triathlons this year. But that was no reason to cancel the 15th annual Tri-Diva Triathlon. With a light dusting of snow in… Read More »
Hope Bridges fundraises to keep programs alive
Despite fewer approved grant applications and a decline in donations, Hope Bridges Society is forging ahead with fall programming determined to focus on quality over quantity to keep serving the… Read More »