Healing garden planned next to municipal building
The Town of Strathmore is working with members of Siksika Nation to establish a healing garden adjacent to the new town hall building. Astokomii Smith, Indigenous liaison for the town,… Read More »
5 for Life to host pop-up event
Partnering with the Strathmore Municipal Library, 5 for Life Early Childhood is inviting Strathmore’s young kids to come out and learn new skills for everyday life. Courtney Bangen, 5 for… Read More »
Carseland Aggie Days a go despite financial loss
The Carseland and District Community Association and Agricultural Society moved forward with their plan to host Aggie Days last weekend, despite expecting to make a loss on the event. According… Read More »
Standard Sports Days cancelled
Standard Sports Days, usually scheduled for the last weekend in June, did not get past the planning stages this year. Standard Lions Club member Dale Beingessner said the club was… Read More »
Rockyford Rodeo cancelled, but Bullarama gets green light
The Rockyford Lions Club has decided to cancel the Rockyford Rodeo, but the Bullarama is set to take place on July 24. The decision to cancel the rodeo was attributed… Read More »
Keep in Touch program curbs loneliness, isolation
Taking its cue from Volunteer Lethbridge, both Strathmore Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Wheatland FCSS are hoping to help ease feelings of loneliness and isolation in the community.… Read More »
Siksika teenager to marshal 2021 Calgary Stampede
Katari Right Hand, who is featured on the Calgary Stampede’s 2021 poster, has also been selected to lead the official parade as its marshal. According to her grandfather, Mitch Right… Read More »
Strathmore to pilot pop-up market for local businesses
The Town of Strathmore is looking to provide a new opportunity for local businesses and create a jumpstart in economic development now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift. As… Read More »
Improved broadband for county investigated
Wheatland County is contracting with Tricon Solutions in an effort to develop and implement improved broadband access for industry, residential and business purposes. Currently in its initial stages, the project… Read More »
Providing help for kids with special needs
Project H.O.P.E. provides therapeutic services for kids with special needs, and they recently raised over $10,000 in a fundraiser. However, funding remains as a big obstacle for the organization. The… Read More »
Housing report shows local instabilities
A recently released report focusing on local housing showed that of those surveyed in the area, over half were found to be living in “housing-insecure” or homeless conditions. Locally lead… Read More »