Albertans share during holiday season
Hello Strathmore! It was great to see so many of you at my meet and greets in Langdon at Prairie Grounds Coffee House and Strathmore at the Civic Centre this… Read More »
Horse Heroes Alberta giving horses a second chance
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Horse Heroes Alberta held their first annual bottle drive at Pet Valu in Strathmore. Horse Heroes is not a traditional horse rescue but, rather, a network… Read More »
Holiday safety
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Strathmore Fire Department would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely. Here are some holiday safety tips to keep… Read More »
Live Nativity Pageant makes Christmas special
Something special is happening in Strathmore the weekend before Christmas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting “A Night in Bethlehem – A Live Nativity Pageant.” In… Read More »
Bison skull returned to Siksika
A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown Banff, Alta., was returned to Siksika Nation on Nov. 15. “It’s like a welcome home to the buffalo… Read More »
Knit, purl, repeat
Rita Sweere has been knitting and crocheting for 83 years. “Since Grade 1,” she says. “In Grade 2, I could knit socks with four needles.” Two years ago, Sweere made… Read More »
George Freeman School fundraising for playground
Raising $73,000 sounds like a daunting task but the staff, students and parents at George Freeman School (GFS) have come up with a number of creative ways to raise funds.… Read More »
County council seeks feedback before Alberta First Resolution vote
Wheatland County residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback to county council about the county’s “Alberta First” resolution. At the county’s last regular council meeting, county Councillor Jason Wilson… Read More »
Hometown Hockey making pit stop in Strathmore
The Family Centre is the place to be on Dec. 21 and 22, when the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour stops in Strathmore for a two-day event. Back in the spring,… Read More »
Hometown Hockey kick-off party at Strathmore Centre
Strathmore will be buzzing with activity on the weekend of Dec. 21 and 22 when Rogers Hometown Hockey takes over the Family Centre. There are events and activities planned in… Read More »
Rural policing promise comes with a cost
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced on Dec 4. that hundreds of RCMP officers would be added to rural areas to tackle rural crime. “The Government of Alberta’s new police… Read More »