Westmount School to be replaced
The Government of Alberta announced Feb. 28 Westmount Elementary School is to be replaced as part of a $2.3 billion investment in modernizing classrooms over the next three years. Construction… Read More »
County exploring hydrogen market options
Wheatland County is continuing to explore options regarding the local hydrogen market and received a report from Navigatio Capital during the Feb. 21 regular meeting of council. Markus Lehmann, speaking… Read More »
Fire department, Holy Cross Collegiate engage in friendly competition
The Strathmore Fire Department is having a friendly competition with Holy Cross Collegiate to see who can raise more food for the Wheatland County Food Bank. According to David Sturgeon,… Read More »
Project Hope to host Hawaiian gala after three year hiatus
Project Hope will finally be hosting their luau-themed gala three years after it was originally scheduled, now that COVID-19 pandemic concerns have largely disappeared. Vice Chair and Secretary, Alaina Heming,… Read More »
Library celebrates Freedom to Read week showcasing banned literature
To celebrate Freedom to Read week in late February, the Strathmore Municipal Library established a display featuring literature which had been banned from certain establishments. Though Freedom to Read week… Read More »
Another balanced budget
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. We released another balanced budget this week, and I wanted to share some good news with you. The Minister of Justice has awarded the Alberta Community Restorative Justice… Read More »
Library hosts programming for Golden Hills reading week
The Strathmore Municipal Library offered a variety of programs for kids and families, while Golden Hills students were off for their reading week. “We were running programs all week. (Wednesday’s)… Read More »
New concert comes to town
The Arts on 817 Concert Series is excited to host Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier on March 17 for a special evening to celebrate the release of the duos newest… Read More »
Town moves Strathmore Day to online event this year
The Town of Strathmore has announced that it will not be hosting in-person activities for Strathmore Day this year, deciding to allocate town funds elsewhere to higher priorities. According to… Read More »
Preparing for the show
The Strathmore Musical Arts Festival (SPAF) is once again preparing for their annual musical festival March 24 to April 2. This year the event is expected to be the largest… Read More »
Library partners with Trellis to host First Nations programming
Over the course of the month, the Strathmore Municipal Library, in partnership with Trellis, has been hosting cultural programming for education regarding local First Nations. “First, we offered soapstone carving,… Read More »