Strathmore

New sites for a high school and recreation centre in Chestermere were approved on Monday.

During a Chestermere City Council meeting, two reports were brought forward by city administration, and both were given the green light by council.

The lands are located in Dawson's Landing.

"We can now say that we have a site that's ready to go," says Mayor Shannon Dean.

Fall is a critical period when it comes to managing winter hardiness or winterkill in alfalfa stands.

Range Management Specialist Trevor Lennox says alfalfa is thought of as queen of the forages.

"It's a very important forage, as a result, it's important to keep the stand as productive as possible."

He points out that when an alfalfa plant is cut, the initial regrowth that follows is produced from root reserves, as new leaves are developed, they begin to manufacture their own energy for growth.

Wheatland County is hopeful that a week full of information and safety tips will help save lives.

Council officially declared Rail Safety Week from Monday until Sunday (Sept. 29).

According to the county, the week is meant to raise awareness about the need for safety around railways.

Staff say they will share tips and resources on their social media pages to help prevent accidents and keep residents safe.

The Happy Cat Adoption Centre held its grand opening over the weekend.

Dozens made it out to the centre in downtown Strathmore on Saturday (Sept. 21) for the ceremony, which included Mayor Pat Fule cutting the ceremonial ribbon alongside councillors Melissa Langmaid and Denise Peterson.

You can catch some local talent in the morning on Tuesday (Sept. 24) on 104.5 More Country.

Keesyn Glawson will sit down with local musician and country artist Johnny Picks to discuss everything from why he decided to make music, to his advice for others who are thinking about pursuing their passion.

You can listen to the full interview just after 7:30 a.m.

CPKC's Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bulk Elizabeth Hucker says the rail network has bounced back following last month's work stoppage but it will still take more time for supply chains to fully recover and car cycles to normalize.

She says since that work outage in grain shipping week 3 CPKC has seen a steady increase in demand for rail services to locations like Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Eastern Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Redcliff RCMP arrested a man after finding drugs and weapons inside his vehicle over the weekend.

According to a news release, on Friday (Sept. 20) police were called to the front lawn of a home in the 300 block of 4 Street SE in Redcliff.

RCMP say they found the man passed out inside of his vehicle and he was later arrested after officers searched it.

Around 156 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 83 grams of suspected cocaine, and 82 grams of suspected fentanyl were seized by RCMP.

Police also took a .22 calibre pen gun and bear spray.

104.5 More Country proudly presents the Great Canadian RoadTrip 2.0.

Join Canadian country stars Jason McCoy, Chad Brownlee, and Jason Blaine at The Grey Eagle Resort and Casino on March 13, 2025! 

McCoy is a veteran of the industry, known for his energetic performances and hits like "Born Again in Dixieland." With a career spanning decades, McCoy has a knack for blending traditional country with contemporary flair, making him a beloved figure among fans.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sake of future generations.

"We can recognize that, collectively, we have a responsibility to set our differences aside, to confront the serious global challenges, and to deliver on a pact for the future," Trudeau said at the Summit of the Future in New York on Sunday. 

A 6-year-old girl who had been missing from her community in north-central British Columbia since Thursday has been found safe. 

Resources from across the province were enlisted in the search to find the child who lives in a small community not far from Burns Lake.

The girl, who is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, was found on Sunday night around 6 p.m.

A video posted to Facebook show a woman appearing to embrace the child, who was covered in several layers of clothing and blankets