Strathmore

Police response times in Strathmore and Chestermere are lower than average, according to RCMP. 

On Monday (Oct. 28), the Operational Communications Centres (OCC) reported that response times across the province are faster than ever, with an average response time of 21.2 minutes.

However, according to Chris Spence, director of Alberta's OCC, the number is significantly lower in Strathmore and Chestermere.

The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce held the 2024 Business Excellence Awards on Friday (Oct. 25).

It was a full house at the Civic Centre as hundreds of local businesses were nominated in 13 different categories.

"The businesses take a great sense of pride in winning these awards, and I think that is key in the community," said Cody Holdaway, secretary with the chamber. "I really believe it helps them better each other every day."

The event also featured a dinner of prime rib, mashed potatoes, and broccoli salad, courtesy of Baldwin BBQ.

Range Road 254 between Township Road 230 and Highway 901 will be closed for construction work.

"Thank you for your patience," wrote Wheatland County in a news release.

Staff with the county say from November 4 to December 13, work will be done on replacing a bridge-size culvert.

A family-friendly trick or treat alternative returns to Strathmore on Halloween (Oct. 31).

The Strathmore Full Gospel Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat event in the church's parking lot from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

"We've been doing this for over a decade now," said Jessica Clayton, next-gen director of the church. "We are just a group of people that come and decorate our trunks in ways that aren't scary for young families."

The Strathmore Lions Club is looking for a few talented artists to submit their work for the 2024 Peace Poster Contest.

The program has been taking place across the globe according to George Bloom, a member of the club.

The contest is for kids in schools and youth groups to draw what they think world peace looks like.

"It's for ages 11 to 13 to participate in and the Strathmore contest has some pretty good prize money attached to it and it can elevate to the district level after that," added Bloom.

The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre officially opened to patients on Monday.

According to Alberta Health Services, there are more than 100 patient exam rooms, 160 inpatient unit beds, over 90 chemotherapy chairs, increased space for clinical trials, and 12 radiation vaults.

The new centre cost $1.4 billion to build and will help serve residents in southern Alberta including Strathmore, Chestermere, and Langdon.

Coffee with Council returns to Strathmore on Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.

According to the town, the goal of the event is for people to come up with anything that has been on their mind and bring it up with either the Mayor or any Council member while enjoying a steaming hot cup of coffee.

A 66-year-old Medicine Hat man is dead following a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle.

According to a news release from RCMP, officers were called to the scene on Highway 1, just east of Boundary Road S.E. in Redcliff.

"Both vehicles were travelling eastbound at the time of the collision," wrote RCMP.

The 66-year-old motorcycle rider was sent to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died in hospital. The driver of the SUV was not injured.

104.5 More Country welcomes Canadian royalty to the Scotiabank Saddledome!

Shania Twain will perform on July 5, as part of the Calgary Stampede.

Ticket details: 

• Presale: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
• Presale code: TWAINCS
• General on sale: Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.

All tickets are available here.

We'll also be giving away a pair of tickets on Friday morning and more closer to Christmas. Wouldn't that make for a nice gift?🎟️

Alberta Grains regional meetings are scheduled across six regions within Alberta from October 28 to November 15. 

These annual meetings offer Alberta’s 18,000+ barley and wheat farmers a detailed look at the commission's research, advocacy and extension efforts funded by their checkoff dollars.