Schmit ready to tangle in Lethbridge: local MMAers pick up wins
The Animal is about to be unleashed into the cage again. Local mixed martial arts fighter Justin “the Animal” Schmit has agreed to fight Sheldon Doll during the Rumble In… Read More »
A community approach for crime prevention
An increase in crime has been a growing trend within Strathmore and Wheatland County. Some issues that were previously not much of a threat to residents before the downturn in… Read More »
Senior Badgers blank Bisons
Sometimes, it’s nice to get a laughable win. The Strathmore Community Football Association senior Badgers pounded the Sundre Bisons 62-0 Sept. 9 at Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) field.… Read More »
Family Centre ready for puck drop
There was finally a cool, refreshing feeling inside the Strathmore Family Centre. A free, open skate Sept. 10 marked the grand opening of the new ice plant inside the arena.… Read More »
Changes to service agreement leaves town council uneasy
Lack of information surrounding the inevitable final amendments to a 20-year service agreement caused uncertainty among Strathmore town council members unwilling to sign a blank cheque. As a result, council… Read More »
Wheatland County woman faces hundreds of fraud charges
A 42-year-old woman from Wheatland County has been charged with over 300 fraud-related charges, after numerous citizens fell victim to the fraud that launched an investigation by the Strathmore RCMP.… Read More »
Siksika continues to face housing crisis
Siksika Nation continues to experience a profusion of displaced citizens, as hundreds of names remain on the waiting list for accommodations – four years after the raging Bow River floods… Read More »
Chuckwagon racing future in trouble
A recent decline in the number of chuckwagon racers and outriders is cause for concern among veterans and associations that fear for the future of the sport. As the summer… Read More »
Henry shines in ECHL
The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) has been referred to as the “every cent helps league” at times. The lights aren’t as bright as the NHL; players endure long road… Read More »
Gleichen celebrates 33 years of fall fair
Seven years ago, Andy Stewart braved a blizzard to get his hands on a 1935 Ford pick-up truck, which he’s shown at nearly 30 exhibitions since. Together with numerous other… Read More »
Rona steps up to help overnight shelter
In joining upwards of 20 local businesses, Strathmore’s Rona is the most recent enterprise to contribute and give back to the community, by donating hundreds of dollars worth of supplies… Read More »