Terry Fox fall campaign hits 35th year
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor With over $2.9 million raised for cancer, locals are donning their runners to participate in area Terry Fox events.Schools are gearing up with runs from Sept.… Read More »
Helping Kaiden
Justin SewardTimes Reporter When Langdon resident Lyndsey Koskimaki, who herself has special needs, heard about two-year-old Kaiden Dressler’s brain tumour, she was touched and wanted to do her part… Read More »
No NDP grassroots protest
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor A grassroots protest against election of NDP candidates was organized and according to participant and spokesman for the group, John Satink, 300 to 400 people gathered… Read More »
Federal election 2105
The federal election is set for Oct. 19 and national parties are hitting the streets to drum up supporters. The following is an introduction to candidates running for the various… Read More »
Council nips grader problem in bud
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor As summer draws to a close, the Town of Strathmore council decided to spend thousands of dollars, not originally earmarked in the 2015 budget, on… Read More »
Crowfoot Ride for Cancer goes rain or shine
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Riders from the Siksika Nation and Wheatland County will join together to remember those with cancer, while raising funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, during the… Read More »
Emergency response appreciation postponed
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Chris Morgan, organizer for the Emergency Response Appreciation Day, which was to be held at Kinsman Park on Sept. 19, had to postpone the event.The original… Read More »
Library showcases paintings
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor Several years ago, Juanita Thomson won three art classes at a silent auction, during the annual Parade of Nations event in Strathmore. The experience sparked… Read More »
Comedian entertains at the Legion
Manny EverettTimes Contributor The Strathmore Legion held a comedy night on Sept. 11, with artists Tommy Miller and Katie Westman opening for Stephanie Foley.Foley has been doing comedy since… Read More »
Blind but not defeated
Sharon McLeayTimes Contributor Sometimes there will be an event, twist of fate, decision or a moment that brings an immediate change of path to an individual’s life journey. For… Read More »
Drum circle returns to Hope Bridges
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor While attending an annual meeting with the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Lynn Walker was intrigued by the energizing effects a drum circle had… Read More »