Strathmore

A sign has popped up near Gleichen offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the discovery of Desiree Old Woman.

Desiree, an Indigenous woman was 21 years old when she was last seen in 2011 at her Siksika Nation home on the night of August 27. Her family reported her disappearance to the RCMP the following day. Desiree is autistic and non-verbal, which has her family concerned.

"One morning my mom, Desiree's guardian, was ready for breakfast. Someone had gone to grab Desiree, and she wasn't there," said Cherie Spotted Eagle, Desiree's aunt. 

A special pickleball session for youth in Strathmore was recently cancelled, but adult sessions are still available.

That's according to the town who says the beginner event will be held at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre on Tuesday (Oct. 15) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The sport of pickleball has seen a rise in the number of people wanting to play it.

In an interview with StrathmoreNow, Sheila McLeod, an administrator with the Strathmore Pickleball Club said the sport is gaining traction.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released a report on the latest recommendations and feedback relating to modernizing the seed regulations in Canada.

The process began in 2021 and covers several areas from import to export, seed conditioning, storage, testing and labeling to seed sales.

The National Manager for the Seed Section of the CFIA, Wendy Jahn says a number of the regulations, policies and programs interact with each other and rather than making changes one at a time it makes more sense to take a holistic approach to modernizing the system.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says an altercation resulting in the death of a man was not criminal.

According to ASIRT, on Aug. 6, 2023, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service received a call that a man had a machete and was screaming about an imaginary person.

The man threatened the officers and members of the tactical force were called in to help.

Crisis negotiators were also brought in to speak with the man, but he said all the phones were bugged. He proceeded to yell and then went back into his apartment.

Construction will start on Chestermere Boulevard east of Highway 1 on Monday (Oct. 14).

According to the city, lane closures and speed reductions will occur during the work.

"The signage and lane shifts are reflected in the Traffic Accommodation Strategy plans, and we note access will be maintained for the duration of construction with no full closures anticipated," wrote the city in a news release.

Work will end on November 30.

Fall has hit hard in Strathmore, which means it's time for the town's autumn maintenance in Kinsmen Park.

Some of the work will include include removing poplar trees from the park.

On the town's Facebook page, they list a few reasons for the maintenance:

• Critical amount of rot.
• Poor structure.
• Age/Health.

According to the town, the point of the project is to let new trees grow. Over the years the town has been able to plant 750 trees in parks, birth forests, and much more.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spilled into a second day.

House Speaker Greg Fergus delivered the penalty to Poilievre in the morning, a day after he asked the leader of the opposition to withdraw a remark accusing Joly of pandering to supporters of the terrorist organization Hamas.

Families across Strathmore are gearing up for the Thanksgiving long weekend on Monday (Oct. 14).

Staff with the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore offered a few helpful tips to keep our furry friends feeling good during the holiday. 

"As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, let’s make sure our pets stay safe and happy too. Here are some essential tips to keep them healthy during the festivities," says the centre in a Facebook post.

A Halloween costume exchange is arriving in Strathmore for families on a budget.

The event will be held on Saturday (Oct. 12) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the library.

"It's just a great opportunity for families to save some money and reuse those costumes. As kids are growing out of their costumes, they can be really expensive," said Laura Henderson, public services manager with the library. "It's just a way for families to acquire a costume without having to go and spend at the store."

The Strathmore Spartans are gearing up to host the Bowness Trojans on Thursday (Oct. 10).

The Spartans will be playing at the Strathmore High School football field, with kickoff set for 5 p.m.

"The Trojans are first place in the Division 2 Calgary High School Football League," said Danny Warrack, head coach of the Spartans.

The game follows the Spartans' first win of the season, beating the Crescent Heights Cowboys 59-13.