Foothills Brass returns for Remembrance weekend
When Foothills Brass played in Strathmore during the first season of Arts on 817, they wowed the audience with their incredible talent and versatility. Now they’re coming back in Season… Read More »
Don’t fear the reaper
I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I’m not a big Halloween fan. I honestly don’t know how the once simple night of trick or treating has morphed into… Read More »
Eventful week
Hello Strathmore! I hope you have all had an amazing week leading up to Halloween. Did you know that Halloween incorporates elements from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain? Druids… Read More »
County launches new promotional brand
Wheatland County has launched a new brand to promote its community and development services’ department activities, market investment and visitation to the Wheatland County region. The brand name, WC, with… Read More »
Artist, volunteer promotes self-care
A local artist’s largest piece of fine art she has ever created is on its way to its new home 3,000 kilometres away in Texas, where it will be proudly… Read More »
Successful 59-minute fundraiser for CMJHS
For the third year in a row, Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) exceeded expectations in their annual fundraising campaign. This year, CMJHS partnered with Go Thrive Fundraising to sell… Read More »
RWES works with employees and employers
Having helped over 60 per cent of clients secure jobs in the first 18 months since opening, Rocky View and Wheatland Employment Services (RWES) with Prospect Human Services accounts the… Read More »
Alberta getting tough on farm trespassers
The Alberta government has promised it will act to protect farmers from aggressive, illegal protests. The announcement comes on the heels of trespassing and protests held at the Jumbo Valley… Read More »
Grade 9 students get to work
A lot of Strathmore students will be skipping school on Wednesday, Nov. 6, but for a good reason. It’s Take our Kids to Work Day, so Grade 9 students will… Read More »
Strathmore Musical Arts to host Steve Pineo
Steve Pineo, an Alberta songwriter and musician, will perform at the Strathmore Travelodge, Nov. 16. The concert is sponsored by the Strathmore Musical Arts Society and tickets include a gourmet… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Ralph & Faye Buzzard
The family name Buzzard originates from Ridgeway, Mo. Grandparents Hank and Tennie Louise Buzzard came to the Rosebud area in 1914 and started farming. They had two sons. Ralph’s dad… Read More »