Okotoks invokes mask bylaw
Another community in Alberta has an active face covering bylaw to help stop the spread of COVID-19, as Okotoks has invoked its mask bylaw. On Oct. 26, The Town of… Read More »
With an aging population, are you prepared for caregiving?
Canada is getting older. Our most recent national census found more seniors (aged 65 years-plus) than children (aged 14 years and under) now living in our country. Aging baby boomers… Read More »
Drug bust in Gleichen
Gleichen RCMP have charged two people with drug trafficking following an investigation last week. On Nov. 3, police executed a search warrant on a house located on 8th Avenue in… Read More »
Fostering mutual trust, respect and understanding
The Town of Strathmore, Strathmore RCMP and Siksika Nation took a collective step towards reconciliation by formally endorsing a shared letter of understanding. The letter, signed during a ceremony held… Read More »
Honouring our veterans
Remembrance Day is next week, and Strathmore and area communities will gather to honour veterans. Attendance to the indoor Remembrance Day ceremony at Strathmore’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 will… Read More »
Cardboard chariots charge ahead
A group of junior and senior students from Wheatland Crossing School practiced their Ben-Hur impressions and engineering skills by engaging in a competition where they built and raced cardboard chariots.… Read More »
Towering support for veterans
A Strathmore resident known for her charitable pursuits has started an initiative to garner support for veterans ahead of Remembrance Day. Emma Moore, who has led various donation campaigns for… Read More »
Rosebud Theatre lives in A Christmas Carol
Rosebud Theatre is producing A Christmas Carol, performed by Nathan Schmidt, Nov. 6 to Dec. 23. Rosebud’s production may be the classic play’s only production by a Albertan theatre company… Read More »
Siksika responds to upswing in COVID-19 cases
Siksika Nation has closed its schools and homeless shelter following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among its residents. As of Nov. 4, there were 18 active cases… Read More »
Westridge Road upgrade planned
The Town of Strathmore is planning to revitalize Westridge Road and is looking for resident feedback to help select a design. Located north of and parallel to the Trans-Canada Highway… Read More »
Changes to COVID-19 screening for children and youth
The province has changed the way different symptoms are considered under the COVID-19 screening protocol for Albertans under the age of 18. Since the start of the school year, every… Read More »