Rocky Mountain Symphony returns to Strathmore
Now in their fourth season, and fresh off a sold-out tour of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra (RMSO) is returning to Strathmore – their mission to make… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Peter and Elsie Nikkel
Peter’s family originated in the northern part of the Netherlands and in Germany, prior to settling in the Crimea in the 1700s. Following the Seven Years War, a global war… Read More »
Eleven locals compete at Alberta Winter Games
Strathmore was strongly represented at the 2020 Alberta Winter Games in Airdrie, Alta. Feb. 14-17, with 11 locals taking part. Competing across four different tournament events of volleyball (male), hockey… Read More »
Langdon collie participates in prestigious Westminster dog show
Earlier this month, a Langdon dog competed at the 144th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (WKCDS) in New York City. It was the first time at the prestigious show… Read More »
Strathmore Parent Link funding still unknown
As of March 31, 2020, Alberta’s Ministry of Children’s Services will be ending contracts with 300 organizations across the province that offer prevention and early-intervention services such as Parent Link… Read More »
Fire chiefs take aim at carbon monoxide poisoning
A province-wide campaign launched by the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) is designed to encourage Albertans to test their carbon monoxide alarms every month. More than 70 per cent of… Read More »
Keeping Alberta rat free
Phil Merrill, provincial rat and pest specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, has been the face and the voice of the Alberta Rat Control Program for more than 30 years.… Read More »
George Freeman School holding cash raffle fundraiser
If you’ve never had any luck playing the big lotteries, you may want to buy a ticket for the cash raffle fundraiser at George Freeman School (GFS). Money raised will… Read More »
Historical society develops memorabilia displays
The Western District Historical Society (WDHS) recently developed some areas for public display of local historical memorabilia. Locations of new display cases that house the memorabilia include the Strathmore Municipal… Read More »
Kings ousted in first round
A poor first period in Game 1 and a “close to embarrassing” loss in Game 2 was too much of a hill for the Wheatland Kings to climb. Despite winning… Read More »
Learn to Curl clinic in Standard features professional curler
Rural Alberta school students are getting the chance to learn elite curling tips from two-time Canadian Women’s Champion Heather Nedohin in a special Learn to Curl clinic in Standard. On… Read More »