Badgers play league medals
The Strathmore Community Football Association (SCFA) bantam Badgers passed their last ball this season – the local team lost out in the Central Football League bronze medal game 22-8 on… Read More »
Activity bus allows flexibility and participation
For the past two months, residents at Wheatland Lodge have had more flexibility and freedom in their social events calendar, thanks to the arrival of a new 15-passenger activity bus.… Read More »
Randall testifies in own defence in murder trial
Glenn Randall broke down in tears and buried his face in his hands moments before telling the 12-member jury he never planned to murder his ex-girlfriend Brenda Walker but takes… Read More »
Council approves new bylaw
Not all Strathmore town council members saw eye to eye at a special council meeting on Oct. 24 when a majority vote passed the amended Smoking Bylaw and Cannabis Consumption… Read More »
Boosting caps on farm loans
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is increasing the amount of money it can lend farmers, agriculture producers, and agri-food entrepreneurs and businesses. On Oct. 10, the Alberta government added another… Read More »
Creator of Kim’s Convenience to perform in Rosebud
Ins Choi, creator of the play and TV show Kim’s Convenience, will be in Rosebud’s BMO Studio Stage on Nov. 3 to perform Ins Choi: Songs, Stories and Spoken Words.… Read More »
Legal Aid Alberta gets financial boost
The province is giving money to worthy causes in October, including money devoted to improving legal aid for low income earners affected by crime who are looking to retain legal… Read More »
Payday loan reporting shows substantial drop in costs for borrowers
Sometimes the cost of living hits us right in the pocket. When that happens, many people turn to “payday loan” agencies for a quick solution until their pay cheque comes… Read More »
Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease
Following the diagnosis of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, a Strathmore resident is raising awareness with her charity organization Forget Me Not. Twenty-one-year-old Kyra Keer started the organization after… Read More »
Local filmmaker sheds light on the meaning of listening
For years, the city of Red Deer has been rocked with devastating rates of teen suicides in their high schools – a topic local filmmaker and storyteller Wanda Reinholdt is… Read More »
Provincial money for urban victim services
New provincial funding was announced on Oct. 19 for victim service agencies in large regional centres, designated to help people affected by criminal and violent acts. However, no mention was… Read More »