Town councillor code of conduct amended
Strathmore town council members are now required to sign an oath that they have read and understood the Council Code of Conduct when they swear their oath of office. Town… Read More »
Why everyone is baking all of a sudden
There’s a good reason people are buying out baking supplies in grocery stores and posting their freshly made bread, buns and desserts on social media as the COVID-19 pandemic wears… Read More »
Recreational facility upgrades ongoing during shutdown
While Strathmore’s recreational facilities are shut down due to COVID-19, town staff have been working to improve them. Upgrades, maintenance and repair at the town’s Family Centre and Aquatic Centre… Read More »
Watercraft owners urged to practice aquatic invasive species prevention activities
The coming of the spring season means many individuals will soon be able to enjoy water-based activities like fishing and boating on Alberta’s lakes and irrigation reservoirs. Given the public… Read More »
Blackfoot Crossing to release new Siksika history book
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is releasing a new book on the history of Siksika. The book, titled Stories of the Siksika, tells a history of “who we are,” said Shannon… Read More »
Clean up a spring to action
Strathmore’s streets and parks are cleaner thanks to a group of hard-working volunteers. While this year’s one day clean-up event was officially cancelled by the town due to COVID-19, Strathmore… Read More »
Strathmore’s relaunch now underway
Strathmore’s plan to reopen facilities and businesses is underway. But the details and timing of the town’s full relaunch of the shutdowns made in response to COVID-19 depend on infection… Read More »
New seniors support
To help seniors cover any increased costs from the response to COVID-19, the federal government announced on May 12 it is providing some seniors with up to $500 as a… Read More »
United Way grants approved
A decision has been made on this year’s allocation of United Way funding to Strathmore-area support organizations. Strathmore town council voted to approve this year’s United Way Strathmore and Areas… Read More »
Area man wanted for ‘serious sexual offences’ arrested
Jason Aaron Sunwalk, 30, of Siksika Nation was arrested this past weekend after police asked for the public’s assistance to find Sunwalk, who was wanted for sexual offences. On May… Read More »
Record unemployment in Alberta
Recent released labour statistics give a reading of Alberta’s current economic troubles. Alberta lost more than 243,000 jobs in April, double what the province experienced in March, according to Statistics… Read More »