Strathmore

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.

The Leger poll — released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record — says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes over the last 12 months.

Strathmore RCMP have found a missing teenager.

On Wednesday (June 18) police sent out a release asking for help finding 14-year-old Dominic McMann, who went missing on Monday.

On Wednesday night officers announced that McMann was located safe.

RCMP thanked the public for their assistance.

Have you spotted the truck yet? Because... WOW.

Let us introduce you to the head-turner herself: the 2025 RAM 1500 Big Horn, courtesy of Your Alberta RAM Dealers. And yes, she's a stunner, valued at a whopping $83,000!

We’re talking serious power and serious perks:

Field Stone Fruit Wines is reopening its doors with a grand celebration. 

The fruit winery will host a grand reopening event at the orchard on Saturday (June 21) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guests can enjoy free wine tastings, specialty cocktails and mocktails. The event will also feature live music by local musician Jim Baxter, tacos from Tiyos Mexican Cravings, and desserts from Lannerdz Cookies. 

The winery's events are family-friendly and pet-friendly.

A music recital is highlighting the talents of local students. 

Ally Brigley Music Studio is hosting its first spring recital at Strathmore United Church on Friday (June 20) at 7 p.m. 

40 students will be performing piano pieces and vocal selections during the evening showcase. 

"Every kid is so different, and they all have different ways of learning and different ways that they thrive," said vocal and piano coach Ally Brigley. "Getting to work with them personally one-on-one has always been something that I've always wanted to do."

Maggie Kosterewa, a Strathmore resident, is now being prioritized for a multi-visceral transplant.

Kosterewa and her mother Jennifer Therriault took to social media to announce the good news.

"I got a phone call from the transplant team, and I am now actively live on the transplant list and number one across Alberta and Canada," said Kosterewa. "Any day now I could get a phone call for organs at any time."

We are playing Quesada or Nada on the 104.5 More Country morning show tomorrow morning.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a Spanish word and the definition, and you have to text in guessing if that definition matches the word in a 'true-or-false' format.

If you get the answer right, you could win a $50 gift card to Quesada Burritos & Tacos!

Listen for the cue to text at 7:50 a.m. 

Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Wheatland County.

According to Environment Canada (EC), the watch began on Wednesday (June 18) and is in effect for Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

"Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain," wrote EC.

"Thunderstorms developing today along the foothills will move eastward through the day. Some of these thunderstorms could become severe."

Holy Cross Collegiate's music program has received $2,400.00 from Golden West Broadcasting.

Sarah Haughey, teacher and music coordinator for the program, explained why the money is important to them.

"The donation is very kind and generous, and we will use that money primarily to make trips to festivals and make it more affordable to parents and students."

"The Holy Cross Collegiate music program goes Grades 7 to 12. We had a Grade 7 band, a Grade 8-9 band, a high school band, and we also have a world drumming ensemble and a drumline."

Strathmore RCMP are looking for help locating 14-year-old Dominic McMann.

According to police, McMann was last seen on Monday (June 16) evening at his home. 

Officers described McMann as:

• Fair complexion with brown hair and brown eyes
• 5 feet 11 inches tall and 140 pounds  

Police believe he was last seen wearing grey jogging pants.

Anyone with information on McMann's whereabouts is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968.