GOC supports children with community help
The Strathmore chapter of Guardians of the Children (GOC) is hoping to spread a little Christmas cheer to local children and families in need this year. The volunteer motorcycle organization… Read More »
Popping in to the new year with art and learning
Strathmore Municipal Library is in full swing preparing its line up of programs for early 2019 to ensure this year’s momentum is ongoing. The library plans on offering more programs… Read More »
Gas station-restaurant refusal leads to CMRB test case
Wheatland County has refused an application to build a gas station and restaurant in the Wheatland industrial area, saying the area service plan would have to be revised to accommodate… Read More »
Public input wanted on cannabis stores
Wheatland County is looking for input on sales and public use of cannabis. The county has developed a short questionnaire that will be posted on the county website, to gather… Read More »
Wheatland County eyes economic development opportunities
Economic development generates jobs, so Wheatland County councillors were happy to hear the results of the economic development draft report, which gives council and staff direction for improvement, and informs… Read More »
Kings lose valiant battle against top-ranked Thunder
The Strathmore Wheatland Kings lost a tight checking, gritty game 4-2 to the first-place Airdrie Thunder at the Strathmore Family Centre on Dec. 8. “The better team didn’t win tonight… Read More »
Chiefs split third weekend in a row
The midget AA Wheatland Chiefs have picked up one win and one loss for the third weekend in a row, this time beating the CRAA Gold 5-2 on Dec. 7… Read More »
Town plans new building
Council’s focus on addressing the shortcomings of the current municipal building, where at-capacity and structural issues have contributed to health and safety concerns, has given rise to a proposed multi-million… Read More »
Hockey fights hunger at CMJHS annual game
Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) filled the stands of the Strathmore Family Centre on Nov. 30 and watched Team Red beat Team Black in a shootout after a 10-10… Read More »
Strathmore town council approves changes to compensation
With the emerging end of the federal tax exemption for Canadian mayors and councillors, Strathmore’s taxpayers are on the hook for the difference in local council’s remuneration. Starting on Jan.… Read More »
Strathmore updates men’s bathrooms with change tables
As a stay-at-home dad, Strathmore town Councillor Jason Montgomery couldn’t help but notice the lack of change tables available in the men’s washrooms at town-owned facilities, making it challenging for… Read More »