Furfest returns to Strathmore
After a hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, Furfest returned to Strathmore on Feb. 12 for its third iteration and according to Kyla Janes, it’s here to stay. Janes, who owns… Read More »
Library More Stuff collections at capacity
The Strathmore Municipal Library has utilized a grant they received from United Way to bolster their “More Stuff” collection. According to the Assistant Director of Library Services, Carmen Erison, the… Read More »
Strathmore raises 682 shoeboxes for children in need through Operation Christmas Child
Of the nearly 414,000 shoeboxes donated by Canadians through Operation Christmas Child at the end of 2021, Strathmore put together 682 boxes – an increase of 130 per cent over… Read More »
Meadowlark Senior Care Home closing after 22 years of operation
After 22 years of serving the community, Meadowlark Senior Care Home has closed its doors for good, as owner and operator, Debbie Wakelam, retires. Coming into her retirement, Wakelam said… Read More »
CTR schools celebrating work of NCCS staff
Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic schools are celebrating the Non-Certified Classroom Supervisors (NCCS) who have become a valuable asset to keeping schools open and students learning in person. The NCCS… Read More »
Town introduces non-residential tax incentive bylaw
During the regular Town of Strathmore council meeting on Feb. 9, council passed Bylaw 22-03, the non-residential municipal tax incentive bylaw that is designed to attract business investment to the… Read More »
Standard prepares to celebrate 100th anniversary
The Village of Standard is preparing to celebrate the centennial anniversary of its incorporation as a municipality. Standard’s Deputy Mayor, Carol Allard said though planning for the event is behind… Read More »
Provincial CFEP grant sees $383,100 allocated for local food bank
The government of Alberta has invested over $383,000 to support the Wheatland County Food Bank through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP). The program itself is intended to help foster… Read More »
Anti-mandate rally voices concern at school division office
Upwards of 50 protesters gathered outside the Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) office on Feb. 4, to voice their concerns about wanting all COVID-19 mandates to be lifted. Standing with… Read More »
Supporting peaceful protest
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer and Bow River Riding MP Martin Shields have shared their thoughts on the trucker convoy protesting in Ottawa, as well as the anti-mandate protests happening locally. … Read More »
Local business owner establishes Strathmore’s first wedding expo
A local DJ, wanting to get everyone on the same page and caught up with up-to-date local wedding vendors and details, is hosting a trade show in town to help… Read More »