Strathmore

To celebrate April Fools' Day, the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings created a humorous post on social media.

The post claimed that the Western Hockey League (WHL) would be granting an expansion franchise to the Kings for the upcoming season.

"The Wheatland Kings will be eligible to make WHL transactions starting April 1, 2025," wrote the Kings in the April Fools' Day post.

The post received positive feedback from fans, with one resident jokingly congratulating the team for making it into the WHL.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for Strathmore and the surrounding area.

According to the group, Wheatland County, including Lyalta and Carseland, will see a mix of rain and flurries Tuesday afternoon before changing to heavy snow in the evening.

After 116 years, St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church will close its doors for good.

According to the church, a dwindling congregation and age of parishioners have led to the church's closure, with the last service set for Apr. 27.

The church claims membership lowered following the COVID-19 pandemic, with only 10 people attending the parish in March. 

The location of the church has also moved several times over the years, with the final service taking place at the Lord of All Lutheran Church.

Gas prices across Strathmore have dropped after the consumer carbon tax was removed.

According to GasBuddy.com, prices at the pump around Strathmore sat at an average of $1.48 per litre before the pause.

As of Tuesday morning, most gas stations in Strathmore are now at $1.30 per litre.

However, the Shell gas station off Highway 1 is slightly higher at $1.31 per litre.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the pause after being sworn in on March 14.

The Alberta government is investing in a new agrifood corridor to help workers at JBS Food Canada near Brooks.

"Alberta’s government is providing the County of Newell with $1.8 million for a new road connection between Highway 873 and the JBS Food plant," said the province in a statement.

"Providing an alternative access to and from the JBS Food plant will improve safety and efficiency for thousands of County of Newell residents while also saving workers up to an hour and a half a day getting to and from the plant."

The self-proclaimed "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music award.

According to the Stampede, the nomination is for Fair/Rodeo of the Year.

"As the only Canadian nominee in this category, this recognition is a true testament to the incredible performers, guests and community who make the Stampede an unforgettable experience every year," The organization said in a statement.

"We couldn’t have done it without you, and we can’t wait to keep celebrating country music together."

Winners will be announced on May 8.

Five Second Rule with Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill is back Wednesday morning.

104.5 More Country will have tickets to an 80s-themed party at the Firehouse, along with a $25 gift certificate.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a category, and you'll need to name three things in that category within five seconds.

Listen for the cue to text at 8 a.m.

Alberta government officials will make a funding announcement for transportation infrastructure Tuesday morning.

According to the province, the news will take place at the entrance to the JBS plant near Brooks.

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen, County of Newell Reeve Arno Doerksen, Brooks Deputy Mayor Joel Goodnough, and JBS Foods Canada President Celio Fritche will be in attendance.

StrathmoreNow will provide residents with additional details Tuesday afternoon.

The event starts at 11 a.m.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.

The New Democrats rolled out their own national project — a promise to help retrofit 3.3 million homes and pay for it by cutting supports for big oil and gas companies. 

Manitoba farmer Tyler Fulton is the new President of the Canadian Cattle Association. The Birtle area cattle producer moved into the role during the organization's recent annual meeting in Ottawa.

"Well, I'm excited," shared Fulton. "I'm a little tentative just given the political environment and the geopolitical environment and the reliance on trade. Overall, I feel well prepared, well supported, and so in that sense I'm excited to take on the challenge, and do my best to just represent cattle producers across the country with all the sectors covered off."