Strathmore

Health officials in Alberta are reporting 29 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 118 since early March.

The government says many of the new cases are in Alberta's south and central zones, seven are in the north and one is in Edmonton.

Alberta Health Services says people may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease at three medical clinics in the Edmonton area earlier this month.

Cattle market analyst Anne Wasko from Gateway Livestock says that's largely due to tariff uncertainties leading up to April 2nd. 

She notes despite that cattle prices in Western Canada have remained strong, hitting record highs across all classes of cattle with slaughter cow prices hitting another high last week.

The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.

Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friday and Monday set a new record for turnout, with 7.3 million people casting ballots early.

That's up 25 per cent from the 5.8 million people who took part in advance voting in the 2021 federal election.

Following a comprehensive investigation by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s inspection and investigation section, the FALG program was suspended in February for Alberta’s largest cattle financing co-operative, alleging a number of financial mismanagement and regulatory issues.
 
As negotiations continue to reinstate the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program to the Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative, the provincial cattle feeders association is making its feelings known.

The Strathmore United Church is gearing up for its annual Vintage & Treasures Sale this weekend.

On Friday and Saturday there will be a variety of collectables for sale, including ornaments, china, antiques, jewelry, crystal, and more.

"We're using the whole basement of our church for the sale," said Arlene Wahl, a member with the church. "The donations are made by parishioners and anybody in town. A lot of seniors are downsizing."

Statistics Canada is forecasting 232,180 acres, a 20 per cent decrease from last year, but traders question the estimate’s accuracy

Canaryseed brokers and traders think acres this year will be larger than Statistics Canada is indicating.

“Definitely acres are going up, not down,” said David Nobbs, a trader with Bornhorst Seeds.

Statistics Canada is forecasting 232,180 acres of the crop, a 20 per cent decrease from last year.

“I don’t even know why they’re involved in this crop. The numbers that come out are just always wrong,” said Nobbs.

Strathmore Town Council has approved the construction of several Remembrance crosswalks, with the idea being put forward by the Strathmore Legion in December.

The plan was approved at the April 16 council meeting, with councillor Jason Montgomery being the only one to vote against it.

It’s National Soil Conservation Week, and today is Earth Day.  

Farmers and ranchers play a very important role in soil conservation and helping to improve the health of our soil.  

Over the years, producers have modified some of their practices as a way to improve the soil.

The City of Chestermere has given an update on the fire that happened at a duplex on West Lakeview Point just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.

According to the city, Chestermere Fire Services were assisted by fire crews from Rocky View County and Strathmore to put out the blaze. 

"Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident," wrote the city in a news release. "Firefighters were also able to locate a cat and remove it safely from the home."

Evie Schulhauser is the Birthday Club winner for April!

Shulhauser will be turning eight this year, and this birthday is a special one as her family will be moving out of the area this summer.

"We live in Chestermere and we're moving to Crowsnest Pass this summer. My husband got a job in Sparwood. So, we've decided to relocate so we can all be together," explained Tamara, mother of Evie.