Strathmore

The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't moving ahead — at least for now.

Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a referendum any time soon.

"I'm not seeing that there's an appetite to put it to the people at the moment," Smith told reporters at an unrelated press conference Thursday.

"I have said that I would put it to the people if I saw evidence they wanted to vote on it (but) I'm not seeing that at the moment."

Charlie Mayer, a prominent figure in Canadian agriculture and politics, has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Saskatoon in 1936, Mayer attended the University of Saskatchewan before purchasing a farm in Manitoba in 1965. He grew grain, potatoes, and raised Simmental cattle, becoming active in the Manitoba Beef Growers Association. Mayer played a key role in opposing the introduction of supply management to the beef industry.

Baldwin BBQ will be moving out of the Strathmore Legion later this month.

In a social media post, the restaurant announced that its final day at the legion will be May 17.

"From the bottom of our hearts, we wish to extend our sincerest appreciation to all of the members, staff, executives, volunteers, veterans, and the entire Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10," wrote Baldwin BBQ on social media. 

The Canadian cattle industry is experiencing unprecedented profitability, with cattle prices reaching all-time highs. Despite this positive outlook, there are significant concerns about the ongoing trade war with the United States and its impact on the industry's stability.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward.

Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.

He says he does not judge people for having different opinions, but says he supports a united Canada.

Saskatchewan law allows the public to bring forward a petition for a plebiscite as long as 15 per cent of eligible voters sign on.

Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should rule out a vote on separation.

Over the years, certain areas in Canada have seen an increase in wild pig populations. Wayne Lees from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba highlights the difficulty in tracking these animals, especially on foot. "In our experience, finding the pigs is the single hardest thing that we have to do. Our situation in Canada is very, very much different than the US under cold climate conditions. We don't have the large numbers of wild pigs that they experience in warmer climates.

A record number of voters turned out in the Bow River riding for the 2025 federal election.

According to preliminary results from Elections Canada, 56,478 people cast ballots, just under half of the riding’s total population.

In comparison, 51,438 people voted in the 2021 election, and 55,138 in 2019.

The previous record for voter turnout in the riding was set in 1984, when 56,475 votes were cast.

WINNIPEG — Wheat growers in North Dakota have altered how they use fungicides to control fusarium head blight.

Many farmers now apply fungicides later, after flowers first appear on wheat heads, to cut the risk of fusarium damaged kernels (FDK) and reduce levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereals.

Western Canadian farmers should make a similar switch, says a plant pathologist with Agriculture Canada in Alberta.

Right now, some agronomists and grower groups say the ideal fungicide timing starts when 75 per cent of wheat heads are fully emerged.

Strathmore's True North Society held their Spring Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, April 26.

The event took place at The Gathering Ranch and featured a fashion show along with the fundraiser.

"It was really awesome. We had a great turnout. The weather was really wonderful and everyone was dressed up. They were really sticking to the spring theme," said event and fundraiser lead Rochelle Mathieu. "We even had a couple of gentlemen participate in the fashion show, so everyone was really enthusiastic."

Strathmore RCMP are investigating an attempted break in at the Strathmore Ag Grounds on Sunday.

According to the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society, two suspects tried to break into one of the buildings at the grounds.

"If you recognize one or both of these individuals, please contact the Strathmore RCMP as we have an open investigation," wrote the Agricultural Society.

The group also provided CCTV images of the suspects in the hopes that they can be identified.