The ABC’s of psychology: why is this getting so hard?
Maybe at first, you were happy to have a break from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Maybe your children’s extracurricular were cancelled, allowing for just a little… Read More »
Impacts of COVID-19
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore. I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. I had a lovely time with many of you out on the pathways, especially at the dog park where there… Read More »
COVID Update
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, I just wanted to provide a quick update on what’s been happening in federal politics, and how my Opposition colleagues and I are… Read More »
Charity animal auctions support local causes
Alberta’s 4-H members are setting an example for leadership and adaptability in Alberta. COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings mean they’re doing annual project Achievement events differently. By moving sales online,… Read More »
Farmers, ranchers disappointed with COVID-19 funding
New federal spending measures were announced last week to help labour and supply disruptions in Canada’s agricultural sector. But those in the beef sector in particular say the money falls… Read More »
Update on student learning and school re-entry engagement
While teacher-directed at-home learning continues for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, the province is engaging the education system on a re-entry plan. With in-person classes cancelled, teachers continue… Read More »
Town and county approve tax deferments
There is a bit more time this year to pay property taxes in Strathmore and Wheatland County. Tax deferment bylaws were passed by the councils of Wheatland County and the… Read More »
Park pavilion improvements coming
Strathmore’s outdoor pavilion in Kinsmen Park, which houses the town’s farmers market, will be getting improvements so the structure can better serve the community through all types of weather. On… Read More »
Crime down, but mental health calls rise
Crime was lower in Strathmore during the first three months of the year, but the RCMP detachment is now responding to more mental health calls. At the regular Strathmore town… Read More »
Rosebud stands tall amidst theatre closure, RSA in-class restrictions
As a community that both works and lives off creating personal connections through gathering, performance and hospitality, Rosebud has been feeling deep, impacting effects of COVID-19 as the hamlet’s main… Read More »
Summer construction for Speargrass park
Speargrass Golf Course community may soon have a new recreation area including a play park, new walking paths, a picnic shelter and an off-leash dog park. Funding has been secured,… Read More »