Strathmore

Strathmore residents are being encouraged to get out and shop this weekend.

The Parade of Garage Sales, will be held in town on Saturday, April 12.

The Strathmore Municipal Library will be set up handing out hot chocolate and coffee for $1, along with items for sale at their table.

Ann Horn, chair of the library board, said the facility got involved with the event this year to help with fundraising.

Dozens of local businesses were looking for new employees at the Spring 2025 Strathmore Job Fair.

The event, held Wednesday, April 9, at the Travelodge was put together by Prospect Human Servies.

"It's an employer market, and job seekers are feeling discouraged. You hear from them about how many places they apply and how long they wait just to get an initial response," said Erin Fenton, work force advisor with Prospect.

"Having the opportunity to meet with the employer face to face and to have a quick chat, it really gives them the upper hand."

Aggie Days will welcome residents to the Calgary Stampede to venture into the world of agriculture.

"With free admission for all ages, this beloved event, held at the Nutrien Western Event Centre and Agriculture Barn, brings the farm to the heart of Calgary, offering hands-on activities and interactive exhibits that celebrate the fascinating world of agriculture—without ever leaving the city," said a release from the Stampede.

Activities include planting seeds, checking out farm equipment, and getting up close and personal with farm animals.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a one-project, one-review promise at a campaign stop in northwest British Columbia on Monday. Both parties are trying to convince Canadians they can ditch Canada's reputation as a place where big projects take far too long to get built.

The Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SADCRU) is investigating a string of break-ins across southern Alberta.

Police say they happened between April 6 and April 9, with the suspects targeting convenience stores, gas stations, cannabis shops, vape stores, liquor stores, grocery stores, and sporting goods stores.

SADCRU is asking property and business owners to be aware of the crime series and to take extra precautions, such as storing cash off site and making sure security systems are working.

The RCMP's Wanted Wednesday initiative is focusing on a man from Wheatland County.

In a social media post, police say Shane Jason Pentelescu is wanted for various crimes, though the nature of the crimes were not given.

Police say that Pentelescu is known to frequent Wheatland County, Hanna, Stettler, Kneehill County, and Drumheller. 

He was previously charged with possession of fentanyl during a traffic stop in December 2024. Police said that Pentelescu was also charged with failing to comply with a release order.

Flags have been placed at half-mast in Strathmore in honour of Vimy Ridge Day.

The Town of Strathmore Municipal Building, and the Legion are paying tribute to veterans.

Gypsum rock is a resource that is heating up in Wheatland County.

CGC Inc. recently announced it is looking to fill approximately 100 jobs at its new facility near Carseland.

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Duane VanDuuren, CGC Wheatland plant manager, says the organization has a large supply of mines filled with gypsum.

The StrathmoreNow online auction is officially live!

Starting Wednesday, you can bid on hundreds of items, from gift cards to hotel stays and much more.

The auction features many local businesses in Strathmore and Wheatland County.

You can click here to start bidding.

The first Francophone school in Chestermere will open by the start of the 2025-26 school year.

The school, created by FrancoSud will be placed within the Chestermere Recreation Centre.

"The school will offer an education from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with the goal of expanding to additional grade levels in the coming years," said a news release from FrancoSud. "This school will provide first-language French education to Francophone families of Chestermere, Strathmore, Langdon, and the surrounding areas."