Mask bylaw swap
A special council meeting was called on Aug. 18 to discuss the reimplementation of the mandatory mask use bylaw, which had once again come into effect two days prior. The… Read More »
Candlelight vigil held in Siksika to raise awareness for residential schools
A candlelight vigil was held in Siksika Nation on Aug. 19 to bring more awareness to Canada’s former residential school system. Gabriella Manyshots, lead organizer for the vigil, said it… Read More »
Discussion advocating for the end of equalization touring Alberta
An independent corporation of Albertans is touring across Alberta talking about ending equalization payments. Katherine Smith, CFO for Vote Yes to End Equalization said the organization formed with the help… Read More »
Nurses protest in Strathmore
The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) organized a protest outside the Strathmore Hospital on Aug. 11, calling for fair discussion with the provincial government. According to Hailey Izsak, the protest… Read More »
Newly operated SMP Sports Centre Summer Camps a smash hit with local youth
The Town of Strathmore has taken over hosting youth summer camps at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre this season, which have reportedly been well received thus far. According to… Read More »
17th annual Run as One music festival hosted on International Youth Day
The 17th annual hosting of the Run as One music festival was held on Aug. 13 near Gleichen, giving local talent an opportunity to take to the stage. The festival… Read More »
Wheatland County Food Bank receives largest donation on record from Fill Your Boots campaign
The Wheatland County Food Bank has received a $10,000 donation, as well as nearly 2,700 pounds of food as a result of the Calgary Co-op Fill Your Boots campaign. The… Read More »
Youth Network hosts activities for local youth to celebrate International Youth Day
As part of International Youth Day Aug. 13, the Wheatland Youth Network collaborated with several organizations to host several bee themed activities were hosted at the Strathmore Library. A total… Read More »
Alberta’s beautiful diversity
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers. I wish all of our Pakistani (Aug. 14) and Indian Subcontinent (Aug. 15) families and friends a very Happy 75th Independence Day. We are blessed in this… Read More »
Local library supported through hotdog fundraiser
Shortly after the Strathmore Stampede parade on July 31, MLA Leela Aheer and MP Martin Shields hosted a hotdog fundraiser in benefit of Strathmore Library. The fundraiser has become a… Read More »
Chamber receives federal grant
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) will be receiving $15,680 of federal shop local funding, to be utilized for expanding the chamber’s efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses.… Read More »