Siksika teenager to marshal 2021 Calgary Stampede
Katari Right Hand, who is featured on the Calgary Stampede’s 2021 poster, has also been selected to lead the official parade as its marshal. According to her grandfather, Mitch Right… Read More »
Strathmore to pilot pop-up market for local businesses
The Town of Strathmore is looking to provide a new opportunity for local businesses and create a jumpstart in economic development now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift. As… Read More »
Improved broadband for county investigated
Wheatland County is contracting with Tricon Solutions in an effort to develop and implement improved broadband access for industry, residential and business purposes. Currently in its initial stages, the project… Read More »
Providing help for kids with special needs
Project H.O.P.E. provides therapeutic services for kids with special needs, and they recently raised over $10,000 in a fundraiser. However, funding remains as a big obstacle for the organization. The… Read More »
Housing report shows local instabilities
A recently released report focusing on local housing showed that of those surveyed in the area, over half were found to be living in “housing-insecure” or homeless conditions. Locally lead… Read More »
SHS apprenticeship program proving a positive experience
Strathmore High School (SHS) students are greatly benefiting from the partnerships made with employers under the registered apprenticeship program (RAP). The program is designed for high school students who have… Read More »
Redland water service may expand
Discussions are open between Wheatland County and the Wheatland Regional Corporation (WRC) about an idea to expand water servicing into Redland. Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link said nothing is set… Read More »
Remembrance and honour
I want to thank Shannon Dean, the amazing camp director of Camp Chestermere, for the beautiful event he held at Camp Chestermere. This past weekend we gathered at Camp Chestermere… Read More »
Strathmore schools present Governor General’s Medal
Strathmore High School and Holy Cross Collegiate each awarded one of their students with the Governor General’s Academic Medal. The historic award was created in 1873 by the Earl of… Read More »
Strathmore library hosts summer reading program
To help combat the recent decline of literacy, the Strathmore Municipal Library has decided to hold a reading program for the summer. According to coordinator Shayla Kopp, the program will… Read More »
Town supports quarantine of NAME employees
The Town of Strathmore has opted to endorse the quarantine of North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) employees on the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds prior to the Calgary Stampede.… Read More »