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Happy Gang fundraiser expected to top $2, 000
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (523+ words) Volunteers behind a long-running community fundraiser say they were overwhelmed by the support shown during the Happy Gang's annual garage and bake sale, with organizers expecting to raise more than $2, 000 for local programming and charitable causes. Terri Keeling and Agnes…...
Skatemore Girls invites public to upcoming skatepark meeting
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (121+ words) Local sports group Skatemore Girls will host a team meeting later this week. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, at the Strathmore skatepark and begins at 4 p. m. The event is open not only to current members but also to anyone…...
Local performers shine at spring recital
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (231+ words) Local musical talent was on display during Ally Brigley Music Studio's 2026 Spring Recital. Families and friends gathered at Strathmore Alliance Church on Sunday, May 24, to watch students perform vocal and piano pieces. The recital featured two sessions, one at 4 p. m. and…...
Neurodiversity embraced at local not-for-profit
16+ hour, 55+ min ago (391+ words) Anything you can learn, our individuals can learn," Connect Services is a not-for-profit that supports adults with neurodiverse abilities, gaining their not-for-profit status in April 2025. After months of planning, they opened their first support home on January 5th, 2026. Demand for such…...
Meals On The Farm delivery one: Wheatley Farms
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (347+ words) Wheatley Farms was awarded a BBQ lunch as part of 104. 5 More Country's Meal On The Farm contest. John Wheatley says a timely rain and near-perfect seeding conditions have put Wheatley Farms in a strong position heading into the growing season....
Five wildest foods at the Calgary Stampede
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (245+ words) The midway at Calgary Stampede has never been shy about testing the limits of deep fryers, and this year's lineup may be the wildest yet. Here are five of the strangest foods set to hit the grounds in 2026: Breakfast meets…...
Community events, live performances set for busy Strathmore weekend
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (364+ words) Strathmore residents will have several events and activities to choose from this weekend, ranging from live performances to community activities. Events taking place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, include programming from the Town of Strathmore, Strathmore High School, local musicians…...
Local school divisions receive provincial class size funding boost
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (238+ words) Provincial funding from the Alberta government will support several school divisions serving Strathmore, Wheatland County, Rocky View County and Chestermere. Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge says the province's $200-million Class Size Reduction Grant is aimed at helping schools add staff…...
NFU supports unanimous recommendation to stop AAFC research funding cuts
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (727+ words) Earlier this month, the National Farmers Union (NFU) issued a news release supporting the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee's unanimous recommendation to reverse Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research cuts. According to the release, on May 6, the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee presented its…...
Grade 1 students help Legion celebrate centennial with 100 trees
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) The Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion branch marked its 100th anniversary by planting 100 trees with the help of Grade 1 students, organizers say. On Tuesday, May 19, students from Wheatland Elementary planted the trees alongside local veterans at Brave Park in Strathmore's Lakewood neighbourhood....