New licensing to protect home buyers
Residential building contractors and developers will require licenses to build in Alberta as of Dec. 1. “The builder licensing will require builders to demonstrate they are in good financial standing… Read More »
Largest attendance to date at 10th annual Christmas park
Strathmore Lion’s Celebration of Lights Christmas Park celebrated its milestone 10-year anniversary with a record-breaking attendance and new attractions, despite struggling with poor weather conditions and low volunteer turnout leading… Read More »
From cars to kitchens: Becoming a candy maker
For most people, candy is about enjoying that chocolate bar, hitting that sweet spot or just kicking back and enjoying a Junior Mint during a movie. But for Dannah Davies,… Read More »
Dialysis patients band together
When numerous requests for a vital medical service fell on deaf ears – locally, provincially, and federally – residents from Strathmore and area took matters into their own hands by… Read More »
Library still closed; sponsors receive sneak peek
As patrons of the Strathmore Municipal Library are becoming restless, eager to tour the newly renovated Strathmore Lambert Centre, donors received a special sneak preview of the space last weekend.… Read More »
CMJHS takes fundraising by storm
Last Friday, hundreds of students at Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) broke fresh ground when they raised a whopping $72,000 during the 59 Minute Fundraiser – surpassing the institution’s… Read More »
Town comes clean about snow removal problems
Following an outcry from frustrated residents about snow removal in Strathmore, town administration has responded by saying they are focusing on gaps in the service model and below par communication.… Read More »
Youth Club seeks funding for Peru trip
The Youth Club of Strathmore has turned their fundraising focus on Strathmore’s corporate community in hopes of securing thousands of dollars to send high needs and financially struggling youth on… Read More »
Strathmore kicks off inaugural Arts on 817 concert series
In a week’s time, Calgary-based award-winning comic a cappella group the Heebee-jeebees will launch the first of a three-act concert series – Arts on 817 – with a little spin… Read More »
Town moves forward with storm water management solution
Town council approved the Cooperative Storm Water Management Initiative (CSMI) agreement on Nov. 15, paving the way for future discussions, detailed agreements, and solutions for the disposal of storm water… Read More »
Langdon sews to keep girls in school
For more than a year, volunteers in Langdon have threaded their needles once a month to sew necessary hygiene items for girls and women worldwide, providing them with means to… Read More »