Strathmore

The biggest weekend in Strathmore is about to hit.

The Strathmore Stampede long weekend brings in thousands of people from across Alberta and the country, with the Strathmore Stampede Parade taking place on Saturday morning.

Rocket Grid Marketing is organizing the parade, with close to 100 floats registering to take part.

This year, money prizes will be introduced for the top three best floats. First place wins $1,000, second place will get $500, and third place receives $250.

Local musician Drew Gregory will be serving as this year's parade marshal. 

The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.

The Strathmore Lions Splash Park is temporarily closed.

The park closed on Monday (July 28) due to an unforeseen issue.

According to the Town of Strathmore, the park will remain closed as crews troubleshoot the cause.

The town will be providing an update once the park is back up and running.

A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.

The proposed question seeks a yes or no answer to whether people agree with Alberta becoming a sovereign country and ceasing to be a province in Canada.

Alberta's chief electoral officer says in a news release that provincial laws require potential referendum questions to respect more than 30 sections of the Constitution, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Kyle Chavente was just two years old when he first started singing, and now he's taking his voice to the national stage.

Chavente recently achieved success at a provincial karaoke competition, hosted by Karaoke World Championships, and will now be heading to a national competition in Calgary.

"I grew up around music. When I turned two, the very first song that I learned to sing was Dancing Queen," said Chavente. "I have a recording that my mom kept, and we listen to it every once in a while."

Wheatland County, including Lyalta, Strathmore, and Carseland, is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. 

Environment Canada issued the advisory on Monday (July 28), warning that weather conditions could develop into a storm. 

"Thunderstorms are expected to develop over southern Alberta this afternoon and evening," wrote Environment Canada. "When thunder roars, go indoors!" 

The weather agency reminds residents that lightning, strong gusts of wind, and hail may cause damage or injury. 

Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

Despite the rain kicking off the weekend, Fingers on Fire 3 went off without a hitch.

Hundreds of residents made it out to Kinsmen Park on Saturday (July 26) for the event, which featured dozens of homemade fingerboard parks alongside a community BBQ.

This is the third time the event has been posted in town, with the get-together being organized by Strathmore resident Brandon Kehler.

Thousands were in attendance for the 66th annual Rockyford Rodeo over the weekend.

The event took place at the village between Friday (July 25) and Sunday, featuring hot food, cold drinks, and tons of activities.

Some of the rodeo events included saddle bronc, breakaway roping, and wild horse races.