Fern’s family originated in Ontario. Her paternal grandfather was AF Quennell who, with his wife Grace, came west in 1910, settling in the Gleichen area. In 1919, after serving with… Read More »
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Strathmore Fire Department would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely. Here are some holiday safety tips to keep… Read More »
Something special is happening in Strathmore the weekend before Christmas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting “A Night in Bethlehem – A Live Nativity Pageant.” In… Read More »
A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown Banff, Alta., was returned to Siksika Nation on Nov. 15. “It’s like a welcome home to the buffalo… Read More »
Rita Sweere has been knitting and crocheting for 83 years. “Since Grade 1,” she says. “In Grade 2, I could knit socks with four needles.” Two years ago, Sweere made… Read More »
The Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks senior boys’ basketball team made it back to the finals of their home tournament again this year, but came up short, losing 85-65 to St.… Read More »
Raising $73,000 sounds like a daunting task but the staff, students and parents at George Freeman School (GFS) have come up with a number of creative ways to raise funds.… Read More »
Wheatland County residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback to county council about the county’s “Alberta First” resolution. At the county’s last regular council meeting, county Councillor Jason Wilson… Read More »
The Family Centre is the place to be on Dec. 21 and 22, when the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour stops in Strathmore for a two-day event. Back in the spring,… Read More »
Strathmore will be buzzing with activity on the weekend of Dec. 21 and 22 when Rogers Hometown Hockey takes over the Family Centre. There are events and activities planned in… Read More »
Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced on Dec 4. that hundreds of RCMP officers would be added to rural areas to tackle rural crime. “The Government of Alberta’s new police… Read More »