Discussion open in council regarding potential city status
During the town council meeting on Dec. 15, the idea to potentially move to a city status was once again brought to the table. Mel Tiede with town administration presented… Read More »
Calgary COVID-19 research team adds Strathmore to study
A research team at the University of Calgary (UofC) is helping Albertans to make the best of a crappy situation by testing municipal wastewater samples for evidence of COVID-19. Casey… Read More »
Town supports Community Futures Wild Rose
The Town of Strathmore is supporting Community Futures Wild Rose to execute a regional initiative to improve the digital economy within the Wild Rose region. Kristen Shima, Town of Strathmore… Read More »
Town to move forward with CSMI grant application
Town of Strathmore Council has moved to direct its administration to apply for a community partnership grant application as a managing partner in support of the Cooperative Stormwater Management Initiative… Read More »
Saying thank you
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! First, I would like to say a couple of thankyous! Thank you to the Whitecappers in Chestermere for inviting me to their Christmas celebration, Langdon for their… Read More »
Parliament comes to a close
Dear Bow River Constituents, As the first five sitting weeks of the 44th Parliament come to a close, Canadians are no closer to getting an answer from this Prime Minister… Read More »
Siksika Nation partners with Flames
Siksika Nation and the Calgary Flames Foundation are partnering up to provide new opportunities to locals with the establishment of an outdoor hockey rink in Siksika Nation. According to the… Read More »
Rockyford community takes Christmas market into their own hands
Despite backlash and hesitance from the community beforehand, a Christmas market was successfully hosted in the Village of Rockyford on Dec. 11 during the Rockyford Lights Up The Night festival.… Read More »
Happy Cat Sanctuary seeking fosters, volunteers for animal overload
The Happy Cat Sanctuary is overflowing with cats this year following a surge in rescues. The shelter is looking for help to manage all of the felines and for people… Read More »
Re-election triggered in Rockyford
After discovering an illegal vote during the Rockyford Municipal Election, one of the candidates took the case to court to challenge the results. Previous Village of Rockyford municipal councilor April… Read More »
Wheatland ratepayers to see mild increase in taxes to cover RCMP requisition
Wheatland County Council has approved a $450,000 increase to its operating budget for the 2022-24 interim budget plan to compensate for provincial requisitions. The operating budget was presented to council… Read More »