Strathmore

Residents may have noticed smoke in Strathmore this week.

The Strathmore Fire Department is doing a series of controlled burns throughout the town in anticipation of spring wildfires.

Fire Chief Dave Sturgeon touted the importance of the program.

"We burn off the fuel so that if a fire comes from outside of town, or starts within town, it doesn't get a chance to spread beyond our resources and gives us a better chance of fighting the fire."

With a federal election on the horizon, the agriculture sector is hoping to see some commitments from the federal parties as they campaign for seats in parliament. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture released its priorities, breaking those down into three categories: competitiveness, resiliency, and rules-based trade.

President Keith Curie talks about the competitiveness factor of Canada and what he wants to see done.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec.

Poilievre, who held a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday night with an estimated crowd of about 4,500 people, is expected at a news conference in Montmagny, Que., around noon and at a rally in Quebec City in the evening.

Carney, who spent the first few days of the campaign in Atlantic Canada, will be in Ontario today, scheduled for an announcement and a facility tour in Windsor, a facility tour in London and a rally in Kitchener.  

13-year-old Dayla Firstrider has been found.

Gleichen RCMP sent out a release on Tuesday morning saying she was missing.

However, she was located later in the afternoon.

Chestermere's bi-annual Energizer Night returns to the city this week.

On Wednesday, Mar. 24, the Chestermere Rec Centre will be filled with local businesses, groups, and organizations showcasing the work they do in the community.

Chestermere boxer Randy Polines brought home some serious hardware this past weekend, winning a gold medal at the Canada Cup.

"I'm very happy to have fought in an event like that," said Polines.

Polines was also named national rookie of the year by Boxing Canada.

He's also the number-one ranked boxer in his division of 51 kg.

"I put in the work, the blood, sweat, and tears to get to that position," recalled Polines.

His journey in boxing began four years ago with his brother.

Fire crews from the Rockyford Fire Department were dispatched to a blaze in the Nightingale area.

Firefighters shuttled water to a bale fire Monday afternoon.

In an update Tuesday, the Village of Rockyford said crews were still transporting water to the area.

StrathmoreNow has reached out to the department for more details on the story. We will provide residents with more information once we hear back.

We're chatting Hype for Hospice Wednesday morning on the 104.5 More Country morning show.

Dr. Joni McNeely sat down with Keesyn Glawson as they discuss how the event will work and how residents can get involved.

The event will also feature a wine raffle and a fire truck pull.

Tune in at 7:40 a.m. to hear the latest on the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society.

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

We're giving away tickets to an 80s night at Langdon Firehouse along with a $25 gift card.

Morning show host Keesyn Glawson will announce a category, and you've got to name three things in that category in five seconds to win.

Listen to 104.5 More Country at 8 a.m. before the announcement drops and be the first to text the cue at 403-902-1111.

There was a heavy police presence in Brooks on Tuesday, Mar. 25.

According to police, officers were in the area of First Street East in Brooks. 

RCMP say that the scene was cleared a few hours after police arrived in the area.

Police are expecting to provide an update on Wednesday.