Strathmore

Voters in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills can now vote for their next MLA.

The by-election was triggered after former MLA and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Nathan Cooper resigned.

Voting opened on June 17 and will run until June 21.

Currently, four candidates are vying for the position.

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings will be streaming their games.

Earlier this month the Strathmore-based hockey team announced a six-year exclusive broadcasting agreement with FloSports.

"Through FloHockey, fans across the province and beyond will now be able to watch Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) games live and on demand," wrote general manager Cody Holdaway.

The Kings are one of six teams who are helping to launch the platform within the HJHL. The team believes that the partnership will serve as a meaningful investment in the future of the league.

It's going to get cold and wet in Strathmore this weekend.

On Thursday (June 19) Environment Canada (EC) issued a Special Weather Statement for Wheatland County, which includes Strathmore, Carseland, and Lyalta.

"Rain will begin Friday, with the heaviest rain forecast to fall along the Alberta foothills. General precipitation amounts will range between 50 to 100 millimetres by Sunday afternoon," wrote EC.  "However, some areas, especially along the southern foothills could see between 100 to 200 millimetres."

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.

But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.

The Leger poll — released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record — says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes over the last 12 months.

Strathmore RCMP have found a missing teenager.

On Wednesday (June 18) police sent out a release asking for help finding 14-year-old Dominic McMann, who went missing on Monday.

On Wednesday night officers announced that McMann was located safe.

RCMP thanked the public for their assistance.

Have you spotted the truck yet? Because... WOW.

Let us introduce you to the head-turner herself: the 2025 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers. And yes, she's a stunner, valued at a whopping $83,000!

We’re talking serious power and serious perks:

Field Stone Fruit Wines is reopening its doors with a grand celebration. 

The fruit winery will host a grand reopening event at the orchard on Saturday (June 21) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guests can enjoy free wine tastings, specialty cocktails and mocktails. The event will also feature live music by local musician Jim Baxter, tacos from Tiyos Mexican Cravings, and desserts from Lannerdz Cookies. 

The winery's events are family-friendly and pet-friendly.

A music recital is highlighting the talents of local students. 

Ally Brigley Music Studio is hosting its first spring recital at Strathmore United Church on Friday (June 20) at 7 p.m. 

40 students will be performing piano pieces and vocal selections during the evening showcase. 

"Every kid is so different, and they all have different ways of learning and different ways that they thrive," said vocal and piano coach Ally Brigley. "Getting to work with them personally one-on-one has always been something that I've always wanted to do."

Maggie Kosterewa, a Strathmore resident, is now being prioritized for a multi-visceral transplant.

Kosterewa and her mother Jennifer Therriault took to social media to announce the good news.

"I got a phone call from the transplant team, and I am now actively live on the transplant list and number one across Alberta and Canada," said Kosterewa. "Any day now I could get a phone call for organs at any time."