Strathmore

The Alberta government is investing in a new agrifood corridor to help workers at JBS Food Canada near Brooks.

"Alberta’s government is providing the County of Newell with $1.8 million for a new road connection between Highway 873 and the JBS Food plant," said the province in a statement.

"Providing an alternative access to and from the JBS Food plant will improve safety and efficiency for thousands of County of Newell residents while also saving workers up to an hour and a half a day getting to and from the plant."

The self-proclaimed "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music award.

According to the Stampede, the nomination is for fair and rodeo of the year.

"As the only Canadian nominee in this category, this recognition is a true testament to the incredible performers, guests and community who make the Stampede an unforgettable experience every year," The organization said in a statement.

"We couldn’t have done it without you, and we can’t wait to keep celebrating country music together."

Five Second Rule with Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill is back Wednesday morning.

104.5 More Country will have tickets to an 80s-themed party at the Firehouse, along with a $25 gift certificate.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a category, and you'll need to name three things in that category within five seconds.

Listen for the cue to text at 8 a.m.

Alberta government officials will make a funding announcement for transportation infrastructure Tuesday morning.

According to the province, the news will take place at the entrance to the JBS plant near Brooks.

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen, County of Newell Reeve Arno Doerksen, Brooks Deputy Mayor Joel Goodnough, and JBS Foods Canada President Celio Fritche will be in attendance.

StrathmoreNow will provide residents with additional details Tuesday afternoon.

The event starts at 11 a.m.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.

The New Democrats rolled out their own national project — a promise to help retrofit 3.3 million homes and pay for it by cutting supports for big oil and gas companies. 

Manitoba farmer Tyler Fulton is the new President of the Canadian Cattle Association. The Birtle area cattle producer moved into the role during the organization's recent annual meeting in Ottawa.

"Well, I'm excited," shared Fulton. "I'm a little tentative just given the political environment and the geopolitical environment and the reliance on trade. Overall, I feel well prepared, well supported, and so in that sense I'm excited to take on the challenge, and do my best to just represent cattle producers across the country with all the sectors covered off."

“I called for my dad, and he came and looked, and it was like a scene out of a horror movie.” 

This is what Cohen Hildebrand said of the day his recovery from a routine tonsil and adenoid surgery suddenly went awry in the most unpredictable way. 

It’s a sequence of events etched into not only his memory, but also his family's.  

The Town of Strathmore has a new historical page on its website.

The section covers the history of Strathmore Town Council, including a full list of all councillors and mayors since becoming a town in 1911.

Several fun facts are included on the page, like in 1949 when all seven members of council resigned.

Students from Rocky View Schools will return to school on Tuesday.

According to the organization, students had Monday off for Professional Learning Day.

The division operates schools close to Strathmore, including Langdon, Chestermere, and Indus.

April 17 is the last day of classes before spring break.

Students will be off until April 28.

The U11 AA Wheatland Hawks came home empty-handed following the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship over the weekend.

The tournament took place at the Strathmore Family Centre and featured eight teams from across the province.

On Thursday, Mar. 27, the Hawks played their first game against the Red Deer Chiefs. The Hawks were defeated 11-1.