Farmers’ Market opens June 11
The Strathmore Farmers Market is gearing up to transition into its summer market for the season and is putting an emphasis on personal safety for attendees. Though the province is… Read More »
Three-phase plan announced to lift restrictions
The provincial government has announced the latest reopening plan for COVID-19 public health restrictions, which hinges on the proportion of Albertans who attain vaccination. The plan offers a summer without… Read More »
Local MP supports weekly newspapers
Bow River MP Martin Shields stood up for weekly newspapers in parliament, saying these publications need federal advertising revenue. Weekly newspapers are important because they cover issues and events in… Read More »
Province targets pandemic ‘learning loss’
The provincial government is creating new programming for students whose learning was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the province, research shows some younger children are struggling with literacy… Read More »
The Times ranks top three in photography and advertising
The Strathmore Times placed third in two categories for advertising and photography at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA) 2020 Better Newspapers Competition (BNC) Awards of Excellence on May 28. … Read More »
Collaboration to provide female products in schools
A new program is being launched to ensure students have access to menstrual products in school. Many people around the world, including Alberta, experience “period poverty,” meaning they are unable… Read More »
Budget 2021
The Conservative party has a plan to secure the future and secure our economy. The Liberal Budget 2021 does the opposite. After two long years, a “fiscal snapshot” and a… Read More »
Residential school tragedy
Alberta is a magnet for entrepreneurs, technology companies and venture capital investments. The last year and a half have been tough for all of us, but we have worked together… Read More »
Bringing children home to Siksika
A new department of Siksika Family Services is using new approaches to keep families together and reunify those that have been separated, including creating connections to traditional knowledge and culture.… Read More »
Legally Blonde Jr performed by SHS
As they say in showbiz, “the show must go on.” And so, with safety a top priority, Strathmore High School (SHS) is presenting its most recent performance – Legally Blonde… Read More »
Students return to school again
Students are returning to the classroom after spending the last two weeks (or more) learning from home as part of increased COVID-19 public health measures. The move to at-home learning… Read More »