Garnett family farm celebrates 100 years
Andrea RobertsTimes Contributor Staying in the family business is no easy feat but for the Garnett family, farming is in their blood.Not only did they recently celebrate 100 years… Read More »
Memory Lane pathway project underway in Standard
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor Nearly 100 years after the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) donated a one-kilometer stretch of park area to the village of Standard, the Standard Community Facility… Read More »
Caught in the act: homeowner interrupts break and enter
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor A heist at a residence in Rockyview County went amiss on Aug. 14, when the owner of the home interrupted the culprit in the act… Read More »
Youth Club fundraises for the community’s youth
Andrea RobertsTimes Contributor As a new aspect to the community service portion of the Youth Club of Strathmore, the Alberta Children’s Hospital will receive a nice chunk of change… Read More »
Investigation ongoing into home invasion
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor Strathmore RCMP are investigating a home invasion that took place in the early morning on Aug 16, they believe was not a random act.The officers… Read More »
15 Minutes of Fame music festival celebrates 10th year
Laureen F. GuentherTimes Contributor 15 Minutes of Fame music festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with another noon-to-dusk event in Rosebud, Aug. 30, bringing in new and familiar performers.John Wort… Read More »
Businesses outraged over misinformation regarding fireboxes
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor At a time when downtown business is desperate in Strathmore, frustrations and emotions among business owners were escalating, when the town flip-flopped on the issue… Read More »
Stab victim checked into hospital
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor A young man was brought to the Strathmore Hospital early Saturday morning, after an accidental stumble caused him to fall onto a paring knife, leaving… Read More »
New legislation calls for new fireworks bylaw
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor As the hammer was brought down in Ottawa to affect legislative changes to the Natural Resources Canada Explosive Act and Regulations and a new Alberta… Read More »
Fire pits at forefront of bylaw update discussions
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor In an effort to modernize Strathmore’s fire bylaw, and divert from stereotyping and discrimination, town council approved an amendment that also tackles the issue of… Read More »
Music Festival aims to keep STARS in sky
Miriam OstermannTimes Associate Editor Born out of the devastation of the catastrophic 2013 Alberta floods, the Southern Alberta Music Festival continues to gather momentum and once again raises money… Read More »