Author: Staff Writer
Body recovered from WID canal
The body of a local missing person was recovered from the Western Irrigation District Canal near George Freeman Trail on Friday morning. Strathmore RCMP responded to a report by a… Read More »
The ABCs of homeschooling
Concerns over COVID-19 and its impacts has some area parents looking to new avenues for their children’s education this fall. While the province announced on July 21 that students would… Read More »
Carseland post office reopens
The Carseland Post Office has reopened, thanks to the efforts of the local community. There have been challenges surrounding the Carseland Post Office over the past few years. In September… Read More »
Fetching records one at a time
Having set the stage by impressing viewers of America’s Got Talent, a local trainer and wonder dog are working to extend their list of accomplishments by attempting to break numerous… Read More »
Doubleheader kart race makes noise at speedway
The smell of gasoline and the sound of squealing tires was in the air last weekend, as a doubleheader kart race was held at the Strathmore Motorsports Park. The event… Read More »
Rural landowners uniting against lowered energy lease fees
Some rural landowners are finding that having gas wells on their property is not paying what it used to. A group of 49 rural landowners met at the Crowfoot Community… Read More »
Calgary man drowns in Bow River near Carseland
On Monday, Aug. 10, Strathmore RCMP and Wheatland Fire Services recovered the body of a deceased adult male in the Bow River. The man from Calgary went missing while swimming… Read More »
Hussar woman found safe
A Hussar-area woman was found safe after disappearing from her home on Aug. 8. Donna Sevcik was located on Aug. 10 in a field approximately three kilometres from her residence.… Read More »
Explore area farms at Open Farm Days
A couple of local farms are opening their operations to Albertan’s this weekend, as part of the province’s Open Farm Days events taking place across the province. On Aug. 15… Read More »
More funding coming for area shelter
New provincial funding will help the Strathmore Overnight Shelter continue to expand its usual support to help people experiencing homelessness during the ongoing pandemic. On Aug. 5, the provincial government… Read More »