Strathmore

Fuel House Chestermere isn't your typical gym. For owner Sara Berdusco, it's a place where connections are just as important as kettlebells. “Fuel House is really special. It's like a family,” says Berdusco. “We have youth as young as 12 and adults as young as 72. We have high-level athletes, and everyone trains together, cheers for each other, and brings out the best in each other.”

Located above the popular Dockside restaurant at 109 E Chestermere Drive, Fuel House is a community-centered fitness facility that prides itself on inclusivity and mutual encouragement.

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).

A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic.

The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.3 per cent of Canadians saw friends on an average day, down from 47.9 per cent in 1986.

The questions to those in the survey asks if they were with a friend or family member in person, separate from communicating using technology such as phone, email, or social media.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragmatism and savviness.

Fen Osler Hampson, international affairs professor at Carleton University, said Carney guided the G7 "through the diplomatic Rockies," navigating "shifting weather" on the global front and avoiding "avalanches and treacherous cliffs."

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the area.

According to Environment Canada (EC), meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.

"These thunderstorms are located 10 km northwest and 20 kilometres south of Strathmore and are moving slowly to the northeast," wrote EC. "Local travel delays are likely. Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury."

The Strathmore Municipal Library celebrated the retirement of a long-time employee. 

The staff put on a surprise party for library clerk Ilke Schwartz on June 6 to mark her retirement after 19 years of service. The celebration included a slideshow of Schwartz and the staff over the years, and she was presented with a homemade, hardcover book titled A Stoy Well Shelved. 

Strathmore's A&W is hosting a fundraiser to help a resident in need.

Earlier this year, 29-year-old Ryan Grasdahl suffered life-threatening injuries during an accident in Tampa, Florida. It wasn't until June 5 that Grasdahl was returned to Canada, where he remains at the Foothills Hospital.

To help raise money for his family, the local A&W will be donating $2 from every Teen Burger sold between June 20 and 22.

"We're family friends. He grew up playing hockey with my brother," said general manager Kyra Peters. "I've known him for at least 15 years."

Westmount School will be getting a new vice principal in the 2025-26 school year.

Earlier this month Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) announced that Rachel Cool would be taking up the acting position.

"Rachel holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from Mount Royal University and a Master of Education with a specialization in Educational Research, Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Calgary," wrote GHSD.

Cool has worked as a teacher with Crowther Memorial Junior High School and has also worked as an instructional coach.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Wheatland County, including Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

The watch was announced on Tuesday (June 17) due to conditions being favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

"Driving conditions may be difficult," wrote Environment Canada. "Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles."

The group also asks that residents stay indoors during a thunderstorm, as lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.