Traffic stop yields prostitution ring
A Calgary man has been charged with several sex trade-related offences following a traffic stop. On the afternoon of June 4, Gleichen RCMP assisted Wheatland County with a suspicious vehicle… Read More »
Strathmore GOC rides to “empower the children”
Just over a year after the organization’s initiation, Strathmore Guardians of the Children (GOC) will be hosting their inaugural Empower the Children Charity Ride on June 15 to help raise… Read More »
Announcing 2019 Strathmore Stampede entertainment
Prepare yourself for four action-packed days during the Strathmore Stampede, running from Aug. 2-5. New this year we have The Hockey Circus Show. For the kids, Christopher Cools will be… Read More »
Jumping on the tourism train
Over 40 businesses from Strathmore and Wheatland County met on May 28 to discuss tourism opportunities in the town and county and how to become a stronger tourism hub. The… Read More »
‘Big top’ coming to Strathmore
In a show of fun, wonder, amusement and amazement, the Wheatland Crisis Society (WCS) is bringing the “big top” to Strathmore on June 15 for their Under the Big Top… Read More »
Summer traffic safety
In the summertime, there are more trucks, tractor-trailers and buses on Alberta roads. According to the RCMP, this greater mix of vehicles increases the risk of commercial and passenger vehicle… Read More »
Looking towards the future
Hello Strathmore! I would like to draw your attention to a great article by Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, in the June 3 Calgary Herald: (https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-quebec-feels-albertas-pain-so-why-keep-blocking-pipelines).… Read More »
A tea-riffic initiative
Students at Carseland School are setting a standard for what green really means. The leadership students are running their own tea company, and for the last three years it’s only… Read More »
Drug trafficking charges laid
Charges have been laid against two people in connection with a drug bust on Siksika Nation. Gleichen RCMP were called to respond to a weapons complaint on the First Nation… Read More »
4-H scholarship available for rural youth
The 4-H Foundation of Alberta is awarding 10 Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Fund Scholarships in 2019, worth a total of $80,000. The scholarship is designed to help rural farm… Read More »
SHS serves up humour with Shrek the Musical
Drama students from Strathmore High School (SHS) hope to teach everyone why ogres are like onions during their upcoming performance of Shrek the Musical on June 2, 3, 4 and… Read More »