Remembering our Roots ~ Tom Daw
The Daw family name originated in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England in the late 1800s. Four brothers were born there between 1867 and 1880, and all moved to Canada in their late… Read More »
Rabies case confirmed in domestic pet in Alberta
A nine-year-old domestic indoor-outdoor cat on a farm near Longview, Alta. tested positive for rabies on Nov. 13. Prior to testing, the cat displayed extreme aggression before biting the owner… Read More »
Kings win spirited contest in overtime
The Wheatland Kings won a thrilling 6-5 overtime game against the Mountainview Colts at home on Nov. 24. The hard-hitting game saw heroes on both sides of the ice. But… Read More »
Braves snap winless streak with back to back victories
The peewee AA Wheatland Braves ended a five-game winless streak that stretched back to Oct. 19 with two big wins last weekend. They beat the Foothills Bisons at home 5-3… Read More »
Dog shooting in Namaka
A Namaka family is mourning the death of their beloved Boxer, Eire, who was euthanized following a gunshot wound to the head – an incident that’s left the family with… Read More »
Choralists represent Strathmore with Choir Alberta
Two Strathmore youths were recently chosen among the youngest choralists with the Alberta Youth Choir to sing with advanced artists, conquer challenging repertoire and perform on a greater stage across… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~Yvonne and Ted Stoodley
The Stoodley family name originates in Somerset, England in the 1800s. Ernest Stoodley was born in 1882, and as a young man apprenticed with his uncle as a printer. As… Read More »
Poppy donation box misunderstanding resolved
Reports of an alleged theft involving Strathmore’s Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund donation boxes have been disputed, after verification with various legions and Poppy Fund coordinators deemed the complaint unfounded.… Read More »
Strathmore and county join forces to fight Cattleland Feedyards blaze
The Strathmore Fire Department and Wheatland County’s Wheatland West station banded together in tackling a structure fire at the Cattleland Feedyards on Saturday. The departments were dispatched at 8:12 a.m.… Read More »
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is a classic and beloved Christmas tale, and the Strathmore High School (SHS) Drama 20-30 class will be performing it just in time for the holidays –… Read More »
Hussar seed cleaning plant looking to expand
Keeping rural agriculture-related businesses booming takes a lot of planning and work. Hussar Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd. first opened in 1976, and with increased business demands, the plant is looking… Read More »