Locals reach bigger stage with The Young Canadians
Long nights spent rocking the TransAlta stage paid off for a pair of local performing artists. Following the 11 performances each night at the Calgary Stampede with the Young Canadians… Read More »
Refreshed Kings win 2018 opener
The third periods have not treated the Strathmore Wheatland Kings well this season. At times, they have been a complete nightmare. Returning from the holiday break, the Kings led 3-2… Read More »
Spartans tip off New Year
The rust accumulated over three weeks off during the holiday break didn’t hinder the Strathmore High School Spartans boys basketball team last weekend; it was not having a couple veteran… Read More »
WAA program roars out of holiday break
Some time away from the rink spent with family and friends looked to pay off for Wheatland Athletic Association hockey players. The Wheatland Chiefs picked up right where they left… Read More »
Hot water, thin ice and everything in between
It’s been a year riddled with lessons, challenges, and highs and lows for Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who dealt with controversial and triumphant events in his personal life and political… Read More »
New vision for seniors housing
A heartfelt calling prompted Marcia Byma to consider turning her family farm into a faith-based senior’s community for area residents. From her own parent’s experience, to stories passed on by… Read More »
Rosebud Theatre looks forward to 35th anniversary year
Morris Ertman, Rosebud Theatre’s artistic director, reflects on the 2017 season, anticipating a 2018 lineup worthy of the theatre’s 35th anniversary. “I still think (2017) was a season for our… Read More »
Local family raises awareness for food banks in 2018
A local family is ringing in 2018 with a month-long challenge to slash their grocery budget by hundreds of dollars to raise awareness around restocking the food banks. The challenge… Read More »
Raiders defend Mac’s title
Defending a championship is supposed to be the hardest thing to do in sports, but the Rocky Mountain Raiders made their title defence look like child’s play. Last year, the… Read More »
Former local hockey players succeeding elsewhere
Former Wheatland Athletic Association hockey players are having strong showings at higher levels around the Calgary region. The Rockyview Raiders of the Alberta Minor Midget Hockey League are tearing apart… Read More »
Oilers eliminated from Mac’s by AMHL rival
Led by a local captain, the new Okotoks Bow Mark Oilers came up just short from advancing to the quarterfinals in the 40th Mac’s Midget AAA World Invitational Hockey Tournament.… Read More »