Town prepares for Communities in Bloom judges’ visit
Town of Strathmore staff has been maintaining lawns and planting flowers as Strathmore is urged to put its best foot forward next weekend when judges from Communities in Bloom are… Read More »
Fire department’s deputy chief leaves legacy for Strathmore’s youth
In the wake of the Strathmore Fire Department’s recent loss resulting from its former fire chief and current Deputy Chief Muir Furzer’s retirement, Strathmore was endowed with a legacy project… Read More »
Town contributes a couple million to Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre
Strathmore is footing a sizable bill for additional expenses and previously excluded exterior component costs associated with the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre, with hopes of recuperating some costs in… Read More »
Rosebud festival remembers beloved pianist
The sixth annual Rosebud Chamber Music Festival will be dedicated to the memory and legacy of pianist Peter Longworth. Peter Longworth, a teacher at Glenn Gould School in Toronto, and… Read More »
Fundraising cyclist pit stop in Strathmore
Strathmore has always been a popular stop for good-hearted people making cross-country journeys to raise money for a variety of causes. But on July 16, like two ships passing in… Read More »
Veterinary clinic fundraises for local cat sanctuary
Strathmore’s Animal Care Centre is organizing a large-scale staff-driven garage sale to raise funds and keep a vital service thriving within the community. On July 22 the veterinary clinic is… Read More »
Greyhound shuts down services in Western Canada
New transportation woes are facing Strathmore, Wheatland County and the rest of Western Canada, following Greyhound Canada’s announcement of axing its passenger bus and freight services. As of Oct. 31,… Read More »
Town council uneasy about awarding CIF funding
A lack of documentation and communication rubbed Strathmore town council members the wrong way last week, resulting in a decision to provide funding to only one out of three organizations… Read More »
Thumbs down for medical marijuana production in certain areas of Wheatland County
Wheatland County council voted against allowing cannabis production plants to set up shop in other areas of the county, in a first reading motion for a textual amendment held on… Read More »
Family-based soap company finds success
Last year, when Cristin Wintschel’s mother-in-law, Dorthy, came to visit for a month, the women faced a dilemma: how to entertain each other for the duration. Thinking ahead, Dorthy packed… Read More »
Strengthening child and youth programs and services
Strathmore’s need for a more comprehensive overview of child and youth programs and services was at the forefront of last week’s council meeting when administration discussed the Youth Club Progress… Read More »