Strathmore

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.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney's economic record days before the party gathers to choose its next leader.

In his bid to win the Liberal leadership, Carney has campaigned on his economic record as governor of both the Bank of Canada and later the Bank of England.

His campaign website says Carney "guided Canada through one of the most turbulent economic periods in modern history, protecting jobs and helping ensure that Canada came out stronger."

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday, tipping the continent into a trade war.

"No room left for Mexico or for Canada (to make a deal)," Trump said at the White House.

Trump's executive order to implement economywide tariffs was delayed until Tuesday after Canada and Mexico agreed to introduce new security measures at the border.

The Strathmore Courthouse will be closed for renovations starting next month.

According to a news release from Alberta Courts, on Tuesday, April 1, all court matters will need to be done at the Alberta Court of Justice Calgary Courts Centre Courtroom.

If residents have a case management office appearance, they will have to call the Drumheller Courthouse of the Calgary Regional Court office on the date of appearance before 1 p.m.

Cody Holdaway, general manager of the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings, spoke about the team's record-breaking season.

The Kings were knocked out of the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) playoff semifinals in game four against the Medicine Hat Cubs on Friday, Feb. 28.

"It was a good game, the boys played well, but at the end of the day we couldn't pull it off," said Holdaway. "The game was tied with about three minutes left, and then Medicine Hat snuck one. Then we pulled our goalie and they snuck another in from there."

It's a new initiative that the Town of Drumheller is hoping will garner a lot of steam.

"This new initiative will play a key role in shaping the future of sports development in the community. Based on the recommendations outlined in the 2023 Parks & Recreation Master Plan, the committee’s primary goal is to provide advisory support to the Town of Drumheller on all matters related to sports development," mentioned the town in a news release about the new Drumheller Valley Sports Committee.

Ryan Straschnitzki is overcoming adversity every day of his life.

The former Humboldt Bronco was paralyzed from the chest down after a horrific bus crash that took the lives of 16 players in 2018.

During an upcoming speaking session at a mental health fair in Chestermere, he'll be sharing his story.

"I let them know a little bit about who I was before the accident happened, and who I am now and some of the moments of adversity that I faced and how that developed me into the person I am today."

Siksika Nation is partnering with the Calgary Hitmen to host the Every Child Matters game.

"This special event honors Indigenous children and families and raises awareness for the importance of truth and reconciliation," mentioned the nation.

Residents can also bid on game-worn jerseys during a silent auction.

"Siksika Parks and Recreation will be giving away tickets, along with Family Services, who will distribute some tickets to local schools. Stay tuned for more details on where to get tickets and their availability," added the nation.

Five Second Rule with Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill is back this week on 104.5 More Country.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a category, and if you can name three things from that category in five seconds, you'll win some fun prizes!

When you hear the cue to text, make sure to message 403-902-1111.

You can play the game Wednesday at 8:10 a.m. on the morning show.