Strathmore

U.S. President Donald Trump said Canada will pay a "financial price" after vowing Tuesday to double the tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports in response to Ontario's surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.

"They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about in History Books for many years to come!" Trump posted on social media.

Strathmore resident Claude Brown is the first registered candidate for the upcoming municipal election.

Brown placed his bid on Mar. 10 at the Strathmore Municipal Building and said he hopes to bring a new face to town council.

"I feel very qualified to do that. I've talked to a lot of people in town, and I really feel that I represent their points of view, and I want to bring that to council and do my part."

Taking care of your mental health is critical and farmers across the prairies are as vulnerable as any other industry, maybe even more so when you consider how stressful the industry can be. 

Farmers in Manitoba now have greater access to vital mental health resources thanks to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP), which offers no-cost counseling to farmers, their families, and employees over the age of 16.  

During his final days in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing for long-promised reform to the RCMP. 

A government report released Monday, which highlights concerns about Canada's capacity to meet "the new threat environment," says it's time to modernize the police service to focus on "the most serious forms of criminality."

It says the government’s vision should be to establish the RCMP as a "world class, intelligence-led, federal policing organization."

Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems. 

Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, says China's 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, meal and peas scheduled for next week are already being felt, as markets have taken a hit. 

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings are opening up registrations for its upcoming spring camp.

According to the club, the camp gives players the chance to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the team.

The program takes place on May 3 and 4. The first day will focus on conditioning, while the second day is a scrimmage.

The camp will take place at the Strathmore Family Centre, with registration costing $200 per player.

It was a successful weekend for the U-13 Sage girls' team with the Strathmore Soccer Association (SSA).

They were given trophies on Sunday, March 9 after recording an undefeated season.

According to staff with the group, the SSA is part of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association.

Laura Taylor, a parent with the club said it's been an exciting season.

"Many of the girls have played together for over two and a half years. They have really gelled and worked hard with practices."

One person is dead, and three others are seriously injured following a head-on collision near Strathmore.

On Sunday, March 9, a Honda CRV and a Land Rover collided on Range Road 285 by Township Road 245.

Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, acting media relations manager with Alberta RCMP said crews are still looking into the cause of the crash.

"We're still investigating the intricacies, who went into who's lane, and so forth."

Police were on the scene of the crash for several hours and additional details are expected to be provided on Tuesday.

Strathmore High School is looking for students to be nominated for its Citizenship Awards.

According to the school, the awards are designed for students involved in school activities and volunteer opportunities in the community.

David Bexte is the new conservative candidate for MP in the Bow River riding.

Members of the Conservative Party of Canada met in Strathmore on Friday, Mar. 7, to vote between Bexte, JL DeCosta, Josh Senneker, and Graham Abela.

All four candidates were given a few minutes before voting to reiterate their values, beliefs, and plans for if they became the new MP.