Strathmore

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.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were laid to rest during a memorial service on Monday (Sept. 9).

A special live stream of the service was held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, which was posted online by the Calgary Flames for fans to watch.

The two brothers were remembered as family men with big hearts.

The Gaudreau's were killed in a cycling accident on Thursday (Aug. 29) by a suspected drunk driver.

The tragedy happened the night before the two brothers were expected to be groomsmen for their sister Katie's wedding.

This past weekend, the Strathmore Fire Department paid tribute to firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Sunday (Sept. 8) marked Firefighters' National Memorial Day.

Eric Alexander, deputy fire chief with the department says flags were lowered to half-mast at all municipal buildings around town to remember first responders who have lost their lives in active service or as occupational cancer.

According to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, over 1,300 firefighters have died while on duty since 1848 across the country.

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Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) is heading back to Strathmore for its "Collision Course" event.

The show takes place on Friday (Sept. 13) at the Strathmore Ag Pavilion and features several matches, including wrestlers who have appeared in Strathmore before.

"It's a very high energy, very crowd interactive family show," said Steve Hurley, an RCW wrestler and Strathmore resident. "There's some top talent from across Western Canada. Kat Von Heez and Ava Lawless, both ladies have been seen on AEW recently."

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

The second annual Fall Festival was held outside of the Strathmore Full Gospel Church over the weekend.

Despite the event celebrating the arrival of autumn, temperatures were well into the 30s on Saturday (Sept. 7) as hundreds of residents made it out to enjoy some horse rides, potato sack races, and a free BBQ.

Bridge construction in Wheatland County is set to begin on Monday (Sept. 16).

According to Wheatland County, Range Road 250 will be closed to traffic, north of Township Road 252.

Staff with the county say drivers will be detoured to Highway 817 until construction is finished.

"The closure is expected to be lifted by November 2024," says a post from the county's Facebook page.

⁣The county is asking drivers to follow signage in the area during the closure while the contractor is working.

Several members of the Alberta government are heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Energy Council's 2024 Annual Meeting.

MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, Chantelle de Jonge, who is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities, will join Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf and Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson, as they look to promote Alberta's energy sector to industry leaders and partners.

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his sexual assault convictions in Toronto.

His time behind bars will work out to 6.7 years after accounting for credit he received for time already spent in custody.

Nygard’s lawyer had argued for a six-year sentence, citing the 83-year-old’s age and poor health, while the Crown sought a sentence of 15 years.

Nygard was convicted of four counts of sexual assault last November but acquitted of a fifth count as well as one of forcible confinement.