Author: Staff Writer
Strathmore schools present Governor General’s Medal
Strathmore High School and Holy Cross Collegiate each awarded one of their students with the Governor General’s Academic Medal. The historic award was created in 1873 by the Earl of… Read More »
Strathmore library hosts summer reading program
To help combat the recent decline of literacy, the Strathmore Municipal Library has decided to hold a reading program for the summer. According to coordinator Shayla Kopp, the program will… Read More »
Town supports quarantine of NAME employees
The Town of Strathmore has opted to endorse the quarantine of North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) employees on the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds prior to the Calgary Stampede.… Read More »
Indigenous-owned business sharing its culture
In addition to its success with shipping orders around the world, the main goal for Boy Chief Trading Post remains to share Indigenous culture and uplift Indigenous creators. The business,… Read More »
Town ends membership with Canadian Badlands
Having repeatedly not seen a benefit in supporting the organization, the Town of Strathmore has voted to no longer be a part of the Canadian Badlands. A recommendation to decline… Read More »
Dramatic changes to continuing care system on the horizon
Residents of continuing care facilities across Alberta may experience quality of life changes over the course of the next several months. Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced a total of… Read More »
Cluny fire hall to close permanently
Wheatland County council has decided to close the doors of the Cluny fire hall for good due to a lack of volunteers stepping up to man the facility. Regional Fire… Read More »
Kinsmen Lake water safe for current uses
Despite some contamination in Kinsmen Lake, levels are safe for residents based on current recreational uses, according to a report by the Town of Strathmore. During the April 21 town… Read More »
Chamber may offer COVID-19 rapid testing kits
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is looking into the viability of introducing rapid COVID-19 testing into the town, and how it might be implemented. Chair of the Strathmore Wheatland… Read More »
Strathmore ag society announces biggest Stampede yet
After having to cancel the annual event in 2020, the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society is excited to announce the return of the Strathmore Stampede for the August long weekend.… Read More »