Strathmore

In just a few weeks it will be time to bust out the leg warmers and fanny packs.

Project H.O.P.E. is hosting 80s Night, a fundraiser at the Strathmore Civic Centre, on March 29.

Secretary Alaina Heming says that the organization serves all Golden Hills schools in Strathmore.

"We provide music therapy and adapted physical education to children with exceptionalities right in our community. Any kids living with down syndrome, autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and a variety of different challenges can be eligible for Project H.O.P.E.

Tomorrow on the 104.5 More Country morning show we are talking everything Hockey.

Strathmore is going to host the 2025 U11AA provincial championships at the Strathmore Family Centre.

Jodi Koester, the U11AA provincial championship chair, will join us Wednesday at 7:40 a.m.

The event will run from March 27 to March 30.

A resident near Strathmore noticed a peculiar sight outside of their home in late February.

In a since-deleted social media post, the resident shared an image of an emu on their driveway. The post garnered a lot of attention, with many residents bewildered as to how an emu made its way near Strathmore.

On Feb. 25 it was announced that the emu was returned to its rightful owner, a zoo-farm hybrid located just outside of Strathmore. 

Jill Verwey of Portage la Prairie has ascended to a prominent national role in Canadian agriculture, being named as the first vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) during its recent annual general meeting in Ottawa. Verwey, a seasoned farmer specializing in cash crops, beef, and dairy, also serves as the president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), Manitoba's leading farm policy organization.

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports today coming from Canada and Mexico. 

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to talk more about Canada's response, which will include tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa. 

Here's the latest news (all times Eastern - keep checking back for the latest details):

Cody Zebedee is the new fire chief in Chestermere.

"With over 24 years of extensive experience in fire service leadership, safety codes, and fire investigation, Chief Zebedee brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Chestermere Fire Department," wrote the city in a news release.

Zebedee started his career in High River as a firefighter in 1997.

The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Trump's executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, are set to kick in Tuesday.

Canadians will be waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war.

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

After opening and running Hoots Family Consignment for the last five years, Denise Geremia has stepped down as owner after selling the store.

Geremia had her final day on Feb. 28 before handing the keys to the new owners, Ashleigh and Debbie Enslen.

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Drew Gregory, a musician from Standard, took home Horizon Male Artist of the Year at the 14th annual Country Music Alberta Awards.

The ceremony took place at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino on Sunday, March 2, and featured other categories such as Drummer of the Year, Roots Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year.

Gregory recently released his newest album, One for The Road, alongside its titular single in late February.