Businesses feel burden of COVID-19
Local businesses are feeling the widespread effects of COVID-19 and are working to help stop the spread, even if that means shutting their doors. Each day as the virus spreads,… Read More »
Sports cancelled throughout the area
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected numerous aspects in our lives, including organized sports, which has been cancelled, leaving many seasons and leagues unresolved. In Strathmore, several tournaments and league championships… Read More »
Strathmore Overnight Shelter sustains visitor health
The Strathmore Overnight Shelter (SOS) is sustaining visitor health amid recent COVID-19 supplies shortages. “There’s a high demand for supplies,” said SOS Executive Director Elizabeth Karp. “You can’t find anything.”… Read More »
Schools celebrate student chiefs and councils
Student chief and council members from four Strathmore and area schools were honoured in an inauguration ceremony featuring municipal, county and band leaders. On March 5 at the Strathmore Civic… Read More »
Council votes against Oxbow annexation
Strathmore’s town limits will not be changing anytime soon, as council voted on March 4 to maintain current town boundaries and not annex a proposed development to the west of… Read More »
Preventing wildfires with planning and response
With wildfire season upon us, residents of Wheatland County should be proactive to prevent the chance of fire. On March 1, the government of Alberta announced the start of the… Read More »
Senior tax rebate program adjusted
A town program to help seniors with their property taxes will be adjusted annually to match provincial thresholds for assistance. Under the Town of Strathmore’s Senior Tax Rebate Program, senior… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Jerry and Nancy Kamphuis
The Kamphuis family name originates from the Netherlands. Jerry’s father Johannes and his wife Berinda along with their three children immigrated to Edmonton in 1953 to join his cousin who… Read More »
Occupant restraints save lives
The Town of Strathmore would like to highlight the importance of occupant restraints. Buckling up is one of the simplest and smartest choices drivers and passengers can make when ensuring… Read More »
Preventing the spread of coronavirus
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore readers! This week I think it is really important to chat about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus has been identified in Alberta. For the latest updates and to answer… Read More »
New subsidized counselling program for town and county residents
Town and county residents will soon have better access to help in navigating life’s speed bumps thanks to a newly launched subsidized counselling program. Wheatland County Counselling Inc. is launching… Read More »