Strathmore

Jason Hollingsworth, a Strathmore-based business owner, has given his thoughts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Trudeau announced that he would be stepping down as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party at a press conference on Monday (Jan. 6).

Hollingsworth, who describes himself as a fiscal and social conservative, believes the resignation is a "worst-case scenario of what could have happened."

President-Elect Donald Trump has been getting ready to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and there is one big goal on Trump's mind.

Trump said on his first day in office, that Canada and Mexico would be hit with a 25 per cent tariff until they could clean up their borders.

What will that mean for the local business community in Strathmore and Wheatland County?

Tyler Hille, treasurer and director of the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce, says Canada will see a drop in GDP.

Wheatland County Family Community & Support Services is looking for volunteer drivers.

According to the organization, the volunteers would drive around residents to medical appointments, run errands, and complete Meals on Wheels orders.

Drivers would bring residents to appointments in Strathmore, Drumheller, and Calgary.

Award-winning artist and songwriter—and friend of the show—Steven Lee Olsen joins us for the entire hour! We'll revisit some of his past hits, debut his new track with Mickey Guyton, and spin a Keith Urban number-one he co-wrote. Plus, we’ll chat about the big tour kicking off next week with Jojo Mason.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase every Saturday at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., exclusively on the Golden West Country Network.

Despite the warm weather, snowfall and strong winds are expected in Strathmore over the weekend.

According to our forecast, Friday (Jan. 10) brings in rain during the afternoon with 40 km/h winds and a daytime high of 3°C.

As the day turns to night there will be cloudy skies, more rain, and the wind will pick up to 50 km/h alongside a daytime high of -1°C that feels closer to -8°C with the windchill.

Saturday remains cloudy and windy with more flurries and a high of 2°C but with a windchill of -8°C.

Authorities in Los Angeles say a Quebec water bomber is out of service after colliding with a drone while fighting wildfires Thursday.

A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews have been helping since Tuesday to fight the massive fires north of downtown L.A., which have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures.

The L.A. County Fire Department says the plane known as Quebec 1 was struck by a civilian drone at 1 p.m., sustaining wing damage.

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. 

Holland says regulated health-care professionals who aren't doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. 

The minister says the changes are part of a new interpretation of the Canada Health Act that takes effect on April 1, 2026. 

The federal Liberals will announce a new leader on March 9, the party announced late Thursday, giving potential candidates just two weeks to decide to run and potential voters less than three weeks to join the party in order to vote.

The National Board of Directors met Thursday night to decide the initial rules for the race to race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced Monday he will resign as soon as a new leader is chosen.

Contenders have until Jan. 23 to declare their candidacy and will have to pay a $350,000 entry fee to participate in the race.

The Town of Strathmore is looking to update its waste cart collection identification system.

"On the side of each waste cart is an identification number used to identify where a cart belongs. Keeping an accurate log of waste carts helps locate carts when they are lost, stolen, or take a windy adventure down the street," mentioned the town.

Dr. Joni McNeely was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal late last year.

McNeely was presented the award by Bow River MP Martin Shields on December 7 in recognition of her leadership with the Wheatland & Area Hospice Society.

"Being a family doctor, I always thought about the impact of our community and our families on our individual health, and in general the health of our community," said McNeely. "End of life, palliative care is just a natural extension of that. Caring for people through the whole cycle of life."