Staying healthy while shopping locally
When shopping locally, some Strathmore businesses are focused on the health of residents in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 20, No Frills started a line-up for shoppers outside… Read More »
Author: Staff Writer
Secondary suites poised to diversify housing, rental markets
The Town of Strathmore is looking to amend its land use bylaws to add secondary suites as a discretionary use, a move that would impact its housing and rental markets.… Read More »
Take preventative measures
As you all know, our country is currently in an unprecedented situation. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruptions to our usual way of life. Parliament has adjourned until… Read More »
Strathmore Performing Arts Festival cancelled
Local musicians and performers will have to wait until next spring to showcase their talents to the community. On March 15, the Strathmore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) board made the… Read More »
Rural crime watch goes digital
An area crime watch association has folded after 39 years, but a growing group online is picking up the slack by sharing suspicious activities in Wheatland County. The Wheatland and… Read More »
Siksika Nation preparing for COVID-19
Siksika Nation is not taking any chances when it comes to COVID-19, as a local state of emergency has been declared and preventative measures are being implemented. Siksika chief and… Read More »
Chamber of Commerce changing its name
The Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce recently decided to change its name to represent more businesses within Wheatland County. “’District’ is so very non-specific,” said chamber president Hailey Poirier.… Read More »
Strathmore RCMP patrolling unchanged
Strathmore RCMP are taking extra precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, but patrol operations remain largely unchanged. While Red Deer RCMP said they are increasing patrolling because of altered… Read More »
Keeping Albertans safe
Hello Strathmore readers. In 1982 Anne Herbert wrote the statement “practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” These actions offer kindness to the world, and we see faith in… Read More »
New budget overhauls education funding
While it took them a few weeks to digest the changes, school officials are cautiously optimistic about the new provincial educational funding schedule. A new K to 12 education funding… Read More »
ARC approach helps keep students focused
A local school division is taking a new approach to delivering discipline: helping students understand their issues and find effective solutions before problems arise. Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division… Read More »