Author: Staff Writer

Teddy bears pop up in windows

Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are showing up in the front windows of Strathmore businesses and residences as people join in on a global project. The activity is based… Read More »

Siksika Nation steps up security plan

On April 15, Siksika Nation emergency management announced the activation of its “COVID-19 Security Plan,” which is aimed to enhance the isolation of the Nation from surrounding communities through monitoring… Read More »

Town cuts staff

Responding to COVID-19 has had its cost, as dozens of Strathmore town staff found out last week when they lost their jobs. On April 15, the Town of Strathmore announced… Read More »

Going through tough times

Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I would like to start off by sending my deepest condolences to those families who have lost loved ones this week to COVID-19. I cannot imagine how… Read More »

Organized sports halted in town

Organized spring sports in Strathmore is taking a hit from the COVID-19 public health crisis, as the town has extended its facility closure order to outdoor sports facilities. On April… Read More »

Strathmore youth to benefit from merger

Two Calgary-based organizations devoted to improving the lives of children and families are merging to deliver more integrated services to their communities, and Strathmore is expected to benefit from the… Read More »

Town to mitigate Aspen Pond flooding

Strathmore will be fixing a soupy situation around Aspen Pond, where part of the town’s stormwater infrastructure is not draining as designed. Last spring, the town received reports of localized… Read More »