Five cousins set to play at Alberta Winter Games
Five cousins from Strathmore will be debuting their volleyball skills at the 2020 Alberta Winter Games this coming February in Airdrie. Out of the 12 kids from Zone 2 in… Read More »
Local NRL player debuts at worlds, coaches youth
After making her debut last year playing on the Junior National Ringette team and playing in and winning at worlds, one local athlete is using her experience to not only… Read More »
Council approves formal designation of Station Garden at Lambert Park
An area of Lambert Park is now officially named Station Garden to honour Strathmore’s past. Communities in Bloom and the Western District Historical Society partnered to make a request to… Read More »
Rosebud River Valley residents formally protect 4,000 acres of land
Residents in the Rosebud River valley have been working to conserve the land in and around their area. On Dec. 15, Wendy Clark and Rick Skibsted attended the public hearing… Read More »
Happy New Year
Hello Strathmore and Happy New Year! As this is written Canada has just defeated Russia to win gold at the World Junior Hockey Championships with an incredible comeback from a… Read More »
Western Irrigation District Memories: Wes Sproule
Wes’s maternal grandparents originated in the Crimea and emigrated to Canada in the 1920s. They travelled across Europe to England, then by sea to Halifax, then by train to Saskatchewan… Read More »
Hometown Hockey wins in Strathmore
Adelle Ellis Times Reporter Thousands of people attended the festivities of Rogers Hometown Hockey in Strathmore Dec. 21-22. The weekend began with the Downtown Strathmore Hometown Hockey Kickoff Party followed… Read More »
Still Standing episode featured Siksika Nation
Just over a year after filming wrapped in Siksika Nation for CBC’S award-winning original series, Still Standing, Season 5 Episode 13 aired on Dec. 10 featuring stories, comedy and footage… Read More »
Stay healthy this holiday season
Alberta Health Services Media Release To help ensure the holiday season is a happy and healthy one, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to protect their health and… Read More »
Local food banks win with CP Holiday Train stop
Siksika Nation and Wheatland County food banks were the big winners with each receiving $3,000 from Canadian Pacific Rail as well as splitting 435 pounds of food and $3,200 raised… Read More »
Strathmore taxes on the rise
Strathmore homeowners will see a 4.9 per cent increase in their municipal tax bill in 2020. The 2020-2022 long-term plan was adopted by Strathmore town council on Dec. 18. On… Read More »