Strathmore

Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park late Thursday amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

“The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities,” RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said in a news release.

Parks Canada, in a statement said, it is responding to a report of "a serious rockfall incident with involvement near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park."

A man from Siksika Nation has been laid 20 charges in relation to a series of vehicle thefts.

Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) worked with RCMP officers from Vulcan, High River, Airdrie, Gleichen, and Strathmore in the investigation.

On June 16, Strathmore and Gleichen RCMP arrested suspect 25-year-old Charlie Wolfear after the theft of a bait truck. The RCMP tracked the truck into Strathmore, and SAD CRU arrested Wolfear after a foot chase. 

Several construction projects are taking place this June in Strathmore and several surrounding areas. 

These are the projects that are in progress and upcoming this month:

Strathmore 

Constructions crews will be working to upgrade underground utilities below Thistle Way.

The projects will start June 23 and is estimated to finish on Aug. 6.  

Archie Klaiber Trail and Ridge Road will also undergo construction and have lane closures. Crews will be milling and paving these roads from June 25 to 27. 

Golden West Broadcasting donated $3,360 to the Strathmore Musical Arts Society.

The funds will go towards promoting the group's music programs.

"It'll help us to research and bring in top quality music into Strathmore," Linda Storkson said, who founded the society 29 years ago. "It also helps us to reach out to different nonprofits in the area."  

The Musical Arts Society's goal is to promote music and culture in the community. 

"Our moto is top quality music in a dinner theatre atmosphere. Good food, good music, and lots of fun," Storkson added. 

Mama's Greek Kouzina is celebrating its one-year anniversary. 

A community party will be hosted at the local restaurant on Sunday (June 22) from 1 to 6 p.m.

The free event will feature Greek cuisine, a festive environment, and live belly dancing to show appreciation to all the customers. 

Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring.

The federal minister responsible for disabilities spoke at a hearing of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities last week, about two months after the committee called on Canada to repeal the 2021 law that expanded eligibility for assisted dying to those whose deaths were not reasonably foreseeable.

Tomorrow morning (June 20), you can win a $50 gift card to Calgary Co-op.

Morning show host Keesyn Glawson will describe a mystery grocery item, and the first caller to guess it right will win!

Listen to 104.5 More Country at 7:50 a.m. to play.

Voters in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills can now vote for their next MLA.

The by-election was triggered after former MLA and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Nathan Cooper resigned.

Voting opened on June 17 and will run until June 21.

Currently, four candidates are vying for the position.

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings will be streaming their games.

Earlier this month the Strathmore-based hockey team announced a six-year exclusive broadcasting agreement with FloSports.

"Through FloHockey, fans across the province and beyond will now be able to watch Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) games live and on demand," wrote general manager Cody Holdaway.

The Kings are one of six teams who are helping to launch the platform within the HJHL. The team believes that the partnership will serve as a meaningful investment in the future of the league.

It's going to get cold and wet in Strathmore this weekend.

On Thursday (June 19) Environment Canada (EC) issued a Special Weather Statement for Wheatland County, which includes Strathmore, Carseland, and Lyalta.

"Rain will begin Friday, with the heaviest rain forecast to fall along the Alberta foothills. General precipitation amounts will range between 50 to 100 millimetres by Sunday afternoon," wrote EC.  "However, some areas, especially along the southern foothills could see between 100 to 200 millimetres."