Strathmore annual job fair returns
After a two-year hiatus due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Rockyview and Wheatland Employment Services (RWES) and Town of Strathmore are excited to once again be hosting a local job… Read More »
Jr. High student aims to raise awareness for RCMP mental health
A local junior high school student has begun working to raise awareness for the mental health of RCMP and how the community can help. Grade 9 student, Jon Ruzsinszki, from… Read More »
Strathmore Stampede wins prestigious award
The Strathmore Stampede has been named the Large Rodeo Committee of the Year during the Canadian Finals Rodeo – a first for the organization. According to Ryan Schmidt, general manager… Read More »
Wheatland Kings knocked out of playoffs
The Wheatland Kings’ playoff run came to an abrupt and decisive end on Feb. 25 after being defeated in game five of their best-of-seven series against the Okotoks Bisons. Played… Read More »
Wheatland Wildfire basketball returns
Following a two-year hiatus, the Wheatland Wildfire is blazing back onto the local basketball scene and is excited to see local kids back on the court. Wheatland Wildfire Director, Matthew… Read More »
Standard Skate-a-thon raises $25,000 for ice rink board installation
Organizers estimate roughly $25,000 was raised over the course of the Standard Agricultural Society Skate-a-thon, which took place at the Standard-Rosebud indoor arena on Feb. 21. Celeste Christensen, who volunteered… Read More »
Emergencies Act
The news cycle churns a mile a minute and by the time you read this column, the Emergencies Act will have come and gone. So that begs the question: Why… Read More »
Trying times for Canada
Hello Chestermere Strathmore readers, I would like to discuss Motion 10: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly (a) condemn the unnecessary invocation of the Emergencies Act by the Government… Read More »
Local school boards on board with lifting of mask mandates for students
As provincial COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, Strathmore’s local school divisions continue to be committed to following the directions of the province. Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) Superintendent of Schools,… Read More »
SOS receives donation
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) has received $1,000 from the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC), following their announcement as the recipient of the Non-Profit Business of the Year award.… Read More »
Legion prepares to celebrate centennial anniversary of war memorial hall
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10, occupying Strathmore, has announced plans to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the local Great War Memorial Hall. Donovan Arnaud, who served as a Commander… Read More »