Happy Gang space renewed
Happy days will continue for the Strathmore Happy Gang, after town council approved a lease extension for the organization’s club space at the Lambert Centre. The Strathmore Happy Gang is… Read More »
Town approves infrastructure borrowing bylaw
Strathmore town council approved a borrow bylaw to secure funds for this year’s planned infrastructure projects. The 2021 Infrastructure Borrowing Bylaw authorizes the borrowing of $1,185,148 to fund infrastructure projects… Read More »
Safe transport for Siksika Nation members
A new town policy will ensure Siksika Nation members released by Strathmore RCMP have a safe option to return home. Under this policy, nation members being released from RCMP custody… Read More »
Town backs business support proposal
Strathmore town council approved support for a proposed program to help entrepreneurs market their business and manage their mental health. The program is being proposed by Community Futures (CF) Wild… Read More »
Hussar landfill back on the table
A Calgary-based company may be applying to Wheatland County for an industrial landfill near Hussar again, after a similar proposal last fall failed. RemedX Remediation Services, an environmental remediation and… Read More »
Divisiveness: Anger for the sake of anger
Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced on April 6 that the province would be returning to Step 1 of Alberta’s COVID-19 relaunch plan in response to… Read More »
Town sees increase in vandalism
Destruction at the Lions Outdoor Skating Rink is only one example of increased levels of vandalism throughout Strathmore being reported by town administration. Damage to the rink, located at the… Read More »
New Marigold headquarters taking shape
The new shared headquarters of Marigold Library System and Western Irrigation District (WID) is on track to be completed by the end of the summer. Marigold provides the materials, IT… Read More »
Warnings about graphene face masks
Health Canada has advised Canadians not to use face masks containing graphene, saying these products pose a safety risk. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many different masks have appeared on the… Read More »
Coal policy engagement launches
The provincial government is launching public consultation on changes to its coal policy, including a new public survey. The provincial government announced it was rescinding the 1976 Coal Policy last… Read More »
Standard Community Chest ceases
After 65 years, the Standard Community Chest is closing for good. The Standard Community Chest started in 1955 as a community effort to requisition funds for charitable causes. Since then,… Read More »