A&W helps to end youth hunger
A&W Canada and Mealshare are partnering to help end youth hunger. For every Mealshare item purchased at an A&W location, one simple healthy meal will be provided to a youth… Read More »
Recovery fund saving jobs
At a time when many local businesses and non-profits are struggling, the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has helped many keep employees. Part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan,… Read More »
Researcher seeks perspective on Blackfoot games
A researcher at the University of Lethbridge is studying Blackfoot games and is looking for local perspectives to help. For her honour’s psychology research project at the University of the… Read More »
Alberta Parole Board established
This week, Alberta’s government announced the membership of the newly established Alberta Parole Board. The announcement is part of a broader set of concrete actions designed to get a fair… Read More »
Strathmore Handi-bus changes operation structure
The Strathmore Handi-bus Association, an organization providing accessible transportation to residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County, will start operating independently as of Feb. 1. Previously, the organization existed under the… Read More »
Not all ponds created equal for skating
While some areas of Strathmore’s storm ponds provide a safe place to skate, other spots have unreliable ice because of flowing water underneath the ice surface. The recreational potential and… Read More »
New book helps to collect memories and confront death
A new book developed in Strathmore will help people confront death and dying while providing them a place to collect and share memories of their loved ones. The book, titled… Read More »
Agritourism challenge launched
A new challenge for rural businesses looking to the enter area of agritourism can enter a new challenge being offered by Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR). The Agritourism Innovation Challenge… Read More »
Town operations reports on busy 2020
Last year was busy for the town’s operations team, which performed a variety of tasks to keep up the look and function of Strathmore’s public spaces and infrastructure. During the… Read More »
Birds Canada releases grassland conservation guide
Rural landowners have several options for land stewardship programs, but a new guide could help them consider them all in one place. Birds Canada, a non-profit charity, has released the… Read More »
Strathmore joins anti-discrimination network
The Town of Strathmore will be working to improve its policies against discrimination after joining a network of Canadian municipalities. On Jan. 20, Strathmore town council voted to join the… Read More »