Strathmore

It's looking to be a fairly nice long weekend.

On Saturday Strathmore will hit a high of 25 C and a low of 8 C.

On Sunday the sun will still be high in the sky as we'll be sitting at 21 C.

However, the nice weather will change during the evening as we'll see a few rain showers with a high of 4 C.

During National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, rain will continue with a high of 16 C. By the time the night hits we'll dip down to freezing.

Once we head back to work on Tuesday, we'll see the sun return with a high of 17 C.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.

Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have stalled, with the employers' association saying it's "disappointed" with the results of two days of talks. 

A statement from the Western Grain Elevator Association says the employer bargaining unit had increased its offer to settle "outstanding issues," but that was rejected.

Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any Canadians in the country to leave immediately.

"Canadians need to leave now and we are helping with that," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement on X late Friday afternoon.

"Canada has secured seats for Canadians on the limited commercial flights available. If a seat is available, please take it."

Here are a few events happening in Strathmore and the surrounding area this weekend.

1. Strathmore Spartans vs. Willow Creek Cobras

The Strathmore Spartans boys' football team will be playing a home game against the Willow Creek Cobras on Friday (Sept. 27) evening.

Starting at 5 p.m., the event kicks off at the Strathmore High School football field.

Five local business leaders braved the elements as they were airlifted to a remote location west of Calgary to help raise funds for STARS.

Participants were able to generate an incredible $450,000.

According to a new release, the Rescue in the Rockies event showcased five people in different sectors who looked to raise $50,000 each to be "rescued" and get a flight home.

Each participant competed in challenges to simulate a STARS mission and spent that time calling friends, family, and neighbours to help reach their fundraising goal.

The world is looking to Saskatchewan as a key source for agri-food products.

Statistics show non-durum wheat exports have reached $1.7 billion for the current year.

Canola seed and canola oil have hit $1.3 and $1.1 billion respectively, with several other agri-food exports on track to surpass this year's $1 billion export mark.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says the global marketplace is also recognizing Saskatchewan as a provider of the most sustainable products grown anywhere.

The ongoing strike at the Port of Vancouver is estimated to be costing Canada's grain industry $35 million a day in lost exports. 

About 650 Grain Services Workers walked off the job Tuesday morning at the Port of Vancouver over contract issues with the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association (VETA).

VETA represents six grain export terminals Viterra's Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, the G3 Vancouver Terminal and Alliance Grain Terminal which operate at the Port. 

It's our birthday!

Staff with 104.5 More Country and StrathmoreNow celebrated the station's sixth anniversary on the airwaves on Friday.

For the last six years, we have been dedicated to providing the residents of Strathmore, Chestermere, Wheatland County, and parts of Rocky View County with up-to-date news regarding sports, weather, community events, and some great country hits.

Thanks for listening and reading our stories!

Origin Brewing is bringing a taste of Germany to Strathmore next week.

The local brewery will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 4 at its Strathmore taproom. 

"It's free entry. There's going to be food specials, we've got some entertainment, and it's always a fun party," said Kyle Geeraert, director at Origin Brewing. "We're hoping to see a few familiar faces and have a good time."