Strathmore

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the area.

According to Environment Canada (EC), meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.

"These thunderstorms are located 10 km northwest and 20 kilometres south of Strathmore and are moving slowly to the northeast," wrote EC. "Local travel delays are likely. Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury."

The Strathmore Municipal Library celebrated the retirement of a long-time employee. 

The staff put on a surprise party for library clerk Ilke Schwartz on June 6 to mark her retirement after 19 years of service. The celebration included a slideshow of Schwartz and the staff over the years, and she was presented with a homemade, hardcover book titled A Stoy Well Shelved. 

Strathmore's A&W is hosting a fundraiser to help a resident in need.

Earlier this year, 29-year-old Ryan Grasdahl suffered life-threatening injuries during an accident in Tampa, Florida. It wasn't until June 5 that Grasdahl was returned to Canada, where he remains at the Foothills Hospital.

To help raise money for his family, the local A&W will be donating $2 from every Teen Burger sold between June 20 and 22.

"We're family friends. He grew up playing hockey with my brother," said general manager Kyra Peters. "I've known him for at least 15 years."

Westmount School will be getting a new vice principal in the 2025-26 school year.

Earlier this month Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) announced that Rachel Cool would be taking up the acting position.

"Rachel holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from Mount Royal University and a Master of Education with a specialization in Educational Research, Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary," wrote GHSD.

Cool has worked as a teacher with Crowther Memorial Junior High School and has also worked as an instructional coach.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Wheatland County, including Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

The watch was announced on Tuesday (June 17) due to conditions being favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

"Driving conditions may be difficult," wrote Environment Canada. "Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles."

The group also asks that residents stay indoors during a thunderstorm, as lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

Lainey

Lainey is a 10 week old Shepherd mix.

Vaccines are up to date, and will be spayed. She is working on house manners, leash manners and loves to play.

Loves dogs and all real world experiences well.

More info here: Rescued Paws at Alpine Foundation | Dog Adoption Rescue | 240011 Range Road 260, AB, Canada

Bella

6 year old Great Dane mix, spayed and vaccines updated.

She is good with dogs, cats and kids, house trained and trustworthy in home.

Bella would do best being adopted with her housemate Jackson, however will be separated for the best outcome of them both.

More info here: Rescued Paws at Alpine Foundation | Dog Adoption Rescue | 240011 Range Road 260, AB, Canada

Jackson

Retriever/Coon mix

5 years old, will be nuetered, vaccines updated.

He is good with dogs, kids and cats in the home- but would chase a cat at large.

Housetrained and trustworthy in home.

Jackson will do best moving with his housemate Bella, however he would be separated if we cannot move them together.

Available for adoption, more info here: Rescued Paws at Alpine Foundation | Dog Adoption Rescue | 240011 Range Road 260, AB, Canada