Strathmore

A big cornhole tournament is heading to Strathmore later this year.

Lance Smith, president of the Strathmore Huskers Cornhole Club says the event will be held on April 11-12 at the Curling Club.

"That helps you acquire points towards nationals which are in Edmonton this year."

According to Smith, the team will also be hosting provincials in July, and he mentioned it's easy to register.

"All you have to do is pay a Canada cornhole membership and you can play in these events."

The Strathmore Municipal Library received thousands of dollars in recyclables during a bottle drive over the weekend.

The drive was held on Saturday, with library staff accepting drop-off donations while travelling around town picking up empties from residents. 

Board Chair Ann Horn said that around half of the bottles they received were through pick-up.

"We had the people that were staying at home because it was so cold," said Horn. "We also had people who put it on their calendar, and they were going to make sure that they made it over with their bottles."

The Strathmore Municipal Library wrapped up its bottle drive last weekend and raised over $2,000.

Ann Horn, chair of the Strathmore Municipal Library will join the 104.5 More Country morning show Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. to discuss the important initiative.

We'll also discuss some of the programs that the library is offering to the community.

Residents are now able to get rid of their used natural Christmas trees.

According to the Town of Strathmore, collection will begin Monday (Jan. 13).

"The trees will be collected throughout the week. Don’t forget to remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, garlands, nails, screws and tree stands. We wouldn't want parts of your ornaments mixed in with tree chippings and compost," added the town on its Facebook page.

The town says people can place their undecorated trees at their regular collection location by 7 a.m.

Staff with 104.5 More Country and StrathmoreNow will be at the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings game on Saturday (Jan. 11).

We'll be covering the game as the Kings battle the Carstar Okotoks Bisons at 8 p.m. at the Strathmore Family Centre Arena.

As well, we'll also have a table set up and will be giving away prizes and asking residents to scan a QR code to enter to win a new Jeep Wrangler.

All you have to do is scan the code and fill out your information for a chance to win.

The contest will close on February 8 at 11:59 p.m.

According to the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore, January is Walk Your Pet Month.

"Time to take a walk, literally," wrote the centre on its Facebook page. "January is the perfect time to get moving and shake off those holiday treats together."

The centre offers tips for pet owners who struggle with leash training. These tips include:

With everything going on around the world, pork producers across the prairies are keeping a watchful eye on developments and planning for what may come. 

Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl characterized 2024 as a significant turnaround for the province’s hog industry, following a challenging couple of years marked by tight margins and disease concerns. Dahl is optimistic about the industry’s trajectory, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning for future uncertainties. 

As Liberal party brass begins to chart course for an expedited race to find Justin Trudeau's successor, potential contenders are weighing whether or not to join the fray -- including former central banker Mark Carney.

The former Bank of Canada governor issued a statement Monday evening saying he is encouraged by support he has heard, and that he's considering his decision with family over the next few days.

Former Montreal MP Frank Baylis declared his intent to enter the race in an interview Monday with The Hill Times.

An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.

Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.

But some former Liberal advisers are split on how quickly the process should move.

With Parliament set to resume March 24, there's little time for Trudeau's successor to actually lead before the government surely falls at the earliest confidence vote. 

But having a quick leadership race provides little time for the party electorate to get to know the candidates.