Strathmore

Kamala Harris pushed back on Donald Trump's claims about immigration and abortion as the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday.

The matchup marked a pivotal moment during the final sprint of a close race for the White House and saw Trump and Harris lay out starkly different visions for the future of America. 

While it started with a handshake, the debate quickly saw the Democratic vice-president and Republican former president zero in on each other's records. 

After serving Strathmore for years, Hunger Paynes Food Truck is leaving town.

The announcement was made on Thursday (Sept. 5) on the Hunger Paynes Facebook page. Owner Cheryl Payne has been involved in the food industry since she was 12 years old.

The Strathmore Spartans senior girls' volleyball team took home silver from a tournament at the University of Augustana this past weekend.

The tournament was hosted in Camrose and featured 24 teams from around the area. It was the last season of high school volleyball for many of the veteran players on the team.

"It was our first weekend and we have a whole bunch of underclassmen this year," said Meghan Flaws, one of the players with the club. "Half of our team are in Grade 12, and the rest are all younger kids."

Rocky View County has announced that they have appointed Reegan McCullough as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

McCullough was announced as the new CAO during the September 10 council meeting. His first day on the job is October 1.

According to a news release from the county, the decision is a significant step in the county's community-driven progress.

Wheatland County is looking for producers to apply for funding for livestock off-site watering systems.

This means a total of 80 per cent, up to $10,000 per system, streambank fencing, $12/m, up to $15,000, or livestock creek crossing projects up to $30,000.

"The purpose of this program is to enhance and restore the streambank function and resilience of watersheds in Wheatland County by assisting producers for the associated costs of these projects," says a post from the county's Facebook page.

⁣If you're interested in applying you can call 403-333-6943.

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings are gearing up for their home opener.

The team is hosting a tailgate party on Saturday (Sept. 21) at the Strathmore Family Centre Arena for a game against the High River Flyers at 8 p.m.

There will be a live concert performed by the band 'Locals' and the organization is talking with several NHL alumni to do autograph signing sessions for fans.

New Democrats are huddling in Montreal to strategize a new path forward ahead of the fall parliamentary session — one that doesn't include the Liberals at their hips and ideally makes them a credible alternative to the Conservatives at the next election.

The three-day caucus retreat kicking off Tuesday comes less than a week after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. 

It's also taking place in one of the two cities where the NDP is hoping to win a byelection on Sept. 16. 

The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume. 

“It is her favourite colour,” the girl’s grandmother said in an interview.  

“It’s going to be a very long recovery, and we’ve put it out there just to let her know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.”

Students are to return to Evan Hardy Collegiate on Tuesday, where last week a witness said the girl had liquid from a black canister poured onto her head which was then lit on fire. 

The Strathmore Spartans continue the hunt for their first win of the season.

The Spartans took on the Chestermere Lakers on Friday (Sept. 6) and lost 41-28. Despite the defeat, coach Danny Warrack said that the team is getting better.

"It was an improvement. The offense came alive at times, but there's still a lot of work to do, as well," said Warrack. "It was a good effort."

Highlights included quarterback Carter Kent throwing for two touchdowns and good plays by several of the team's veteran players.

One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.

"Stay strong, live free, spread love — not war," Anthony Olienick, reading from a prepared statement, told a Court of King’s Bench judge before sentencing.

“I've gained a stronger understanding into what divine destiny awaits me," he added.