Strathmore

Chestermere wakesurfer Jolene Allen took home a silver medal in the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation World Wakesurf Championships in Hong Kong, China.

The event ran from November 2-10 at Tai Po Waterfront Park.

Allen says during qualifier heats she was in first place. However, there was a chance of a typhoon hitting the area, and staff with the event pushed her race to finish early.

"They added our final run to the end of the day, and I was the very last rider to ride that day. Unfortunately, it pushed me to ride into the dark."

It was a special game for the Junior B Agra Risk Wheatland Kings on Friday (Nov. 8).

As the Kings were set to play the Three Hills Thrashers, identical twins Derrick and Shane Ford ended up facing each other on different sides of the ice.

"It had never happened before," said Derrick, who plays goalie for the Kings. "It was honestly a bit distracting before the game, but once we started playing, I don't think either of us really cared or focused on it too much."

The game ended with the Kings defeating the Thrashers in a 6-0 shutout.

We've got a busy morning show on Wednesday (Nov.13).

Deseray Lavallee will join us as we make her Name that Tune at 6:40 a.m.

We'll also have Dr. Joni Mcneely, Keith Clayton, and country musician Drew Gregory in the studio as we discuss the Hospice Harvest Wrap-Up event which will be in town on November 29 at the Strathmore Legion starting at 5:30 p.m.

The group will join Keesyn Glawson at 8 a.m.

We also have a huge announcement to unveil at 7:40 a.m.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights. 

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It's Métis Week and the Town of Strathmore will showcase an upcoming event to showcase the Métis people living in Strathmore and the area.

The Strathmore Family and Community Support Services are hosting Teachings of the Sash event on Saturday (Nov. 16).

"Learn about Metis history, hear from speakers Amber Boyd and Pam Piche, and enjoy some traditional Metis music," wrote the town in a Facebook post.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.

The notice is for both the union's urban and rural bargaining units.

In a release early Tuesday morning, the union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements have not been reached.

However, the union says its national executive board has yet to decide if a job action will happen at the deadline, saying that will depend on Canada Post's actions at the bargaining table in the coming days.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Here are some scenes from Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) held its annual lobby day in Ottawa on Oct. 22., 2024.

CFA President Keith Currie was pleased with the result.

"We obtained just over 40 meetings with elected Senate office staff, ministerial staff. It was, we felt, a very successful lobby day and then we copped it off at the end of the day with a reception. We had nearly 250 people attending, elected, and people from the Senate and industry stakeholders. All in all a very good day."

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay also provided remarks.

Second Avenue in Strathmore was closed on Monday (Nov. 11) in the morning for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

Hundreds of residents made it out to the Strathmore Legion as they honoured veterans who fought and lost their lives while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

"It was a wonderful day with a large crowd. It was probably triple what we had last year," said Donovan Arnaud, president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Strathmore. "It shows solidarity for those that sacrificed their lives."