Strathmore

Chestermere firefighters were comforting children following a car crash on the east side of the city.

The crash was on Tuesday (June 10) at around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Range Road 284 and Chestermere Boulevard. Police say the crash was between three vehicles - a black truck, a grey truck, and a black SUV.

MJ Rhodes, the driver of the SUV, was with her children when the crash happened.

"They both hit each other, and I got spun into." explained Rhodes, saying that she immediately checked on her children after the crash.

Chestermere is raising awareness on men's mental health in recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Day.

The city is hosting its first Walk and Talk on Friday (June 13) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. around John Peake Memorial Park. 

The event features information stations, a resource table run by the Men's Shed, snacks, and light refreshments under the gazebo for men and their families. 

Alberta RCMP are looking for a suspect wanted for a series of crimes throughout the area.

On Wednesday (June 11) officers shared an image of Shane David Poole, claiming that he's wanted for crimes in Lethbridge County, Coaldale, Brooks, and Raymond.

RCMP believe that Poole was last seen in Brooks.

Police are warning to public to not approach Poole, and to instead contact your local police detachment.

Poole's image was released as part of the RCMP's Wanted Wednesday program. However, the program does not usually share the nature of the suspect's crimes.

Rescued Paws at Alpine is an organization that helps dogs find forever homes.

Kyla Janes, owner and operator at Rescued Paws, brought in Missy the Dog.

"Missy came from northern Saskatchewan. She had a litter of puppies and was rescued by a group up there called Angel of Hope," said Janes.

"We work with them to help with displaced dogs litters that are astray. Missy was also a stray up there as well, so we were able to find foster placement for them until they were able to be moved out here and then put into foster homes."

Residents of Strathmore voted on a poll that asked who they are rooting for in the Stanley Cup finals. 

A StrathmoreNow poll revealed that the majority of residents are cheering for the Edmonton Oilers. 

With a total of 49 respondents, 36 votes went for the Edmonton Oilers (73.47 per cent), 7 votes said they aren't rooting for either of the teams (14.29 per cent), and 6 votes went for the Florida Panthers (12.24 per cent).

Go to the StrathmoreNow website to find and cast votes on the poll. 

An unexpected start turns into a joyful business

Audrianna Argent never planned to run a yoga business, let alone one involving goats in diapers and pink dresses. But Dynamic Goat Yoga, her playful and increasingly popular venture, grew out of a serendipitous moment on her farm.

"I was selling a pair of shoes, and when the buyer came by, the goats ran up to greet her," Argent recalls. "She said, 'You should do goat yoga!' and a light bulb went on."

Strathmore's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is celebrating the Father's Day weekend with free brisket.

On Friday (June 13) the organization is hosting a "Grill and Chill" event at Kinsmen Park, with the gathering taking place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The first 100 guests at the event will receive a free brisket sandwich, courtesy of Baldwin BBQ.

Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.

In a new report, Jerry DeMarco concluded the National Adaptation Strategy was not effectively designed, did not prioritize Canada’s climate change risks and only established one of its three components since its release in 2023.

The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.

Statistics Canada shone a light on the difficult employment prospects for students heading back to school this fall in its May jobs report last Friday.

Roughly one in five returning students aged 15 to 24 was unemployed in May, the agency said. The last time the jobless rate for students was this high outside the pandemic was in May 2009.

The Strathmore Library will host its first annual summer festival.

The event will happen outside of the library on Friday (June 13) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The library's summer programs will be featured, along with activities for all ages. Library volunteers will also be running a hot dog fundraiser to raise funds to support the library's projects.