Legacy farm in works
The Town of Strathmore has passed second reading for the Legacy Farm Area Structure Plan (ASP) which proposes a large-scale development of 48 hectares of land. The ASP, also regarded… Read More »
County discussing changes to residential land use bylaw, potential allowance for backyard hens, beekeeping
d has scheduled a public hearing for bylaw 2021-34, which is designed to make a series of amendments to the land use bylaw 2016-01. The proposed bylaw is currently written… Read More »
Kings on the edge after losing Game 4 of Round 2 playoff series
After a disappointing game four in their playoff series against the Okotoks Bisons, the Wheatland Kings are on the edge, now one game away from being kicked from the playoffs. … Read More »
SHS curling team runners up at south central zone tournament
Strathmore High School’s curling team has returned as the runners up from the South-Central Zone Tournament in Cochrane. According to the team’s coach, Michelle Ledene, for two of the curlers… Read More »
Local Scotiabank makes donation to SMHA
Strathmore’s local Scotiabank has once again supported the Strathmore Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) with a $1,000 donation. The donation was made as part of Scotiabank’s hockey club and sponsorship program,… Read More »
Furfest returns to Strathmore
After a hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, Furfest returned to Strathmore on Feb. 12 for its third iteration and according to Kyla Janes, it’s here to stay. Janes, who owns… Read More »
Library More Stuff collections at capacity
The Strathmore Municipal Library has utilized a grant they received from United Way to bolster their “More Stuff” collection. According to the Assistant Director of Library Services, Carmen Erison, the… Read More »
Strathmore raises 682 shoeboxes for children in need through Operation Christmas Child
Of the nearly 414,000 shoeboxes donated by Canadians through Operation Christmas Child at the end of 2021, Strathmore put together 682 boxes – an increase of 130 per cent over… Read More »
Meadowlark Senior Care Home closing after 22 years of operation
After 22 years of serving the community, Meadowlark Senior Care Home has closed its doors for good, as owner and operator, Debbie Wakelam, retires. Coming into her retirement, Wakelam said… Read More »
CTR schools celebrating work of NCCS staff
Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic schools are celebrating the Non-Certified Classroom Supervisors (NCCS) who have become a valuable asset to keeping schools open and students learning in person. The NCCS… Read More »
Town introduces non-residential tax incentive bylaw
During the regular Town of Strathmore council meeting on Feb. 9, council passed Bylaw 22-03, the non-residential municipal tax incentive bylaw that is designed to attract business investment to the… Read More »