MAS wrestling came to Calgary
Gleichen’s Andrew Bolinger just pulled off the first MAS wrestling event on Canadian soil. Away from all the noise of the Calgary Stampede, Bolinger held the North American MAS Wrestling… Read More »
Gymnastics program in search of new facility
The Strathmore gymnastics program is on life support after Jumphouse announced plans earlier this spring to open a new building for their cheerleading program. For over 10 years, the Strathmore… Read More »
Wilson treats mosquito Reds
Wherever Jayse Wilson ends up in his baseball career, he will always remember the program that gave him a start. That’s why he reached out to the Strathmore Reds Mosquito… Read More »
Strathmore family performs at Stampede
One of the great families of rodeo wrapped up another week of dazzling shows at the Calgary Stampede. The Stewart family, from just outside Strathmore, have the glory of knowing… Read More »
Veterinary clinic fundraises for local cat sanctuary
Strathmore’s Animal Care Centre is organizing a large-scale staff-driven garage sale to raise funds and keep a vital service thriving within the community. On July 22 the veterinary clinic is… Read More »
Greyhound shuts down services in Western Canada
New transportation woes are facing Strathmore, Wheatland County and the rest of Western Canada, following Greyhound Canada’s announcement of axing its passenger bus and freight services. As of Oct. 31,… Read More »
Town council uneasy about awarding CIF funding
A lack of documentation and communication rubbed Strathmore town council members the wrong way last week, resulting in a decision to provide funding to only one out of three organizations… Read More »
Thumbs down for medical marijuana production in certain areas of Wheatland County
Wheatland County council voted against allowing cannabis production plants to set up shop in other areas of the county, in a first reading motion for a textual amendment held on… Read More »
Family-based soap company finds success
Last year, when Cristin Wintschel’s mother-in-law, Dorthy, came to visit for a month, the women faced a dilemma: how to entertain each other for the duration. Thinking ahead, Dorthy packed… Read More »
Strengthening child and youth programs and services
Strathmore’s need for a more comprehensive overview of child and youth programs and services was at the forefront of last week’s council meeting when administration discussed the Youth Club Progress… Read More »
GFL report is in
An independent evaluation of the Green for Life (GFL) compost facility was submitted to Wheatland County Council on July 3, outlining findings and suggestions to issues raised by area residents.… Read More »