Strathmore

We asked our readers to let us know their highlight of the summer in Strathmore.

We had a poll on our homepage asking about people's favourite part of the summer, with a total of 52 people responding to the poll.

Leading the poll with 32 votes (61.54 per cent) was the Strathmore Stampede, one of the largest rodeos in Canada. 

Brooks RCMP have given an update on the crash that happened on Highway 1.

The crash was on Monday (Aug. 25) morning near Range Road 131. According to police, they discovered a damaged, abandoned vehicle as they arrived at the scene. On the side of the road was a dead body.

"Initial investigation has determined that the deceased hit an animal and was checking his vehicle when he was hit by another vehicle," wrote Brooks RCMP. "The vehicle which hit him did not remain on scene."

This year, municipal candidates in Calgary and Edmonton face a decision they've never had to make: whether to join a political party.

But the choice represents more than the embrace or rejection of a new political system. It's a decision that will affect the flow of money into their campaigns.

Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer

Manitoba livestock producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals as dry summer conditions can concentrate harmful substances in watering sources.

The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer.

It’s not there yet because sellers still have the upper hand, but real estate agents in the province say more land may soon come up for sale, thus tipping the scales in favour of buyers.

As of August 2025, 265 farmland properties were posted on the MLS system in Saskatchewan. That’s down drastically from 2020, when the number of farms for sale was close to 500.

The Strathmore Lions Splash Park, located in Kinsmen Park, will be closing in less than a week.

According to the Town of Strathmore's website, the splash park is expected to close for the season on Monday (Sept. 1).

"The water park may close without warning in periods of inclement weather," wrote the town, adding that the closing date may be changed due to local weather conditions.

A 28-year-old man is dead after a crash on Highway 9.

According to Airdrie RCMP, the crash was at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 564 on Monday (Aug. 25) night.

"Initial investigation shows that a semi was southbound on Highway 9 approaching the intersection of Highway 564 when a Ford F-250 pickup truck, which was travelling eastbound, failed to either stop or proceed safely from the stop sign," wrote Airdrie RCMP in a news release.

The driver of the Ford, a Beiseker resident, was declared dead at the scene. 

The Strathmore Pride crosswalk was repainted over the weekend as part of the Strathmore Pride Community's annual party.

This is the third year that the event has been hosted, with dozens of residents heading to the Strathmore Municipal Building to take part in the event.

The paint was donated by the local Kal Tire, with pizza being brought to the event by the Strathmore Domino's.

There was a serious car crash on Highway 9 on Monday (Aug. 25) night.

According to Airdrie RCMP, the crash was between several vehicles near the intersection of Highway 564. 

Traffic was closed in all directions as emergency workers responded and police investigated, with the roads being reopened at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

"A release with details about this collision is anticipated," wrote Airdrie RCMP in a news release.

The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre employees as their union sounds the alarm over staffing levels. 

CRA spokesperson Etienne Biram says the workers, whose contracts were set to expire in September, were contacted about the decision last week.

The federal union representing workers at the tax agency recently launched an online campaign denouncing staffing cuts.