Strathmore

Both sides of Highway 1 in Strathmore are closed due to a car crash.

The crash was on Monday (Aug. 18) afternoon at the intersection of Highway 1 and Wheatland Trail.

Firefighters, RCMP, and paramedics were on the scene, with the crash involving several vehicles, including a semi truck.

The President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says he's optimistic that they can reach an agreement that will see the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) remain part of the national organization.

Last week, ABP gave the CCA notice to withdraw from the national organization as of July 1, 2026, citing among its concerns the organization's funding model, board structure, and representation since Alberta producers contribute over 50 percent to the organization.

Tyler Fulton is optimistic they'll be able to agree on a workable solution for everyone.

A recent StrathmoreNow poll reveals that the majority of local parents wait until the final weeks of summer to tackle back-to-school shopping. 

The poll asked residents how early they begin shopping for school supplies. The responses were:

The City of Chestermere is moving ahead with improvements to local recreation spaces. 

As part of council's plan, construction crews will be paving the Sunset Beach parking lot from Monday (Aug. 18) to Friday (Aug. 22).

The project is intended to enhance accessibility, safety, and comfort for residents visiting the lake. 

During construction, temporary parking will be available along East Chestermere Drive. Residents will still be able to access their mailboxes. 

Richardson's Ground Squirrels are having an increasing impact on Alberta farms, prompting new efforts to assess the situation. 

Wheatland County announced that the 2025 Agriculture Service Boards (ASB) Gopher Impact Survey will be available for farmers and producers to complete starting on Monday (Aug. 18). 

The survey aims to assess the extent of crop and land damage caused by gophers and evaluate the effectiveness of current pest control methods. The results may help create a call to action on future decisions around gopher management on prairie farms.

What better way to celebrate summertime than with a barbecue!

We have teamed up with our friends at Lakewood of Strathmore, Strathmore Motor Products, Project Hope, Strathmore Bottle Depot, and many more to serve some great food!

We will be live on location on Aug. 28 for our first Charity BBQ at Strathmore Motor Products from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

All proceeds raised from the BBQ will go towards Project Hope.

A big thank you to Baldwin BBQ for cooking up the food!

Two people are in hospital after a crash on Deerfoot Trail.

According to Calgary police, the crash took place at the intersection of Deerfoot Trail S.E. and Seton Boulevard S.E. at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash. According to witnesses, the car lost control and drove into an overpass, ejecting one of the vehicle's occupants.

Police had closed the road for several hours as they investigated the crash and cleared the scene.

Both occupants remain in hospital in critical condition.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consider reversing a recent policy change that ended the public disclosure of expense receipts over $100 for ministers and other government officials.

Smith, asked about the change Thursday at her Alberta Next panel town hall in Edmonton, told the crowd that it caught her off guard but was made for safety reasons.

It could be another chaotic day for travellers as a labour dispute continues between Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants. 

Flight attendants with the Montreal-based airline represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees are expected to remain on the picket lines today as a battle against a federal return-to-work order continues. 

Brooks RCMP are looking for a missing girl.

According to police, 20-year-old Fatima Ahmed was last seen in Brooks on Aug. 14.

Ahmed is described as:

• Medium complexion
• 5 feet 0 inches tall and 100 pounds; slender build
• Dyed blonde hair over dark hair
• Brown eyes

Anyone with information on Ahmed's whereabouts are asked to contact Brooks RCMP at 403-641-3684.