Strathmore

A union representing 30,000 health-care workers in Alberta is calling on Premier Danielle Smith's government to reverse course and provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all front-line workers and any other Albertan who wants the shot.

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says that is the best way to protect patients, reduce hospitalizations, and keep the health-care system strong.

Smith says the aim of the new policy, announced last week, is to prevent wastage, recover costs, and protect those who need it the most by giving them the COVID shot for free.

Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) is back in Strathmore next month.

The show takes place on July 11 at the Strathmore Ag Grounds and will feature a blend of tag team matches and single matches. 

"Tag teams are usually a lot quicker, with more action. All of our guys go in and put in 110 per cent, but we've had some interest and some inquiries that people really like seeing tag teams. We're going to mix it up a little bit," explained Steve Wilde, wrestler with RCW. 

The event will offer food and beverages throughout the matches.

From magic acts to magical princesses, there was no shortage of entertainment at Hussar Summer Daze over the weekend.

The event ran from Friday (June 13) to Sunday at the Hussar campground and featured a parade, gymkhana, singing contest, and more.

One of the events highlights was the Kidz Zone, which featured a variety of live entertainment, such as local musician Michael Newton, Rapunzel and Belle with YYC Princesses, and folk group Ed & Friends.

Some areas of the prairies have received some rain over the past few days, but the weeks of hot, dry weather have had an impact on crops, hay, and pastureland. 

With the dry conditions across so much of the Prairies, there's been an increased concern about grasshopper infestations.

Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, says grasshoppers could be shaping up to be an important story again this year.

There was live music, dad jokes, and free brisket at the Father's Day Grill and Chill last week.

The event took place at Kinsmen Park on Friday (June 13) and featured free brisket sandwiches for the first 100 guests, courtesy of Baldwin BBQ.

The City of Chestermere hosted its first Walk and Talk for men to raise awareness for Men's Mental Health Day.

Mental health stations, along with snacks and refreshments, were set up under the gazebo at John Peake Memorial Park on Friday (June 13) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

Participants took part in a walk around the park, socialized, and interacted with the various stations.

The event also featured the Chestermere Men's Shed program, a group focusing on supporting the health and well-being of retired men in the area.

Farmers across the G7 are confronting unprecedented pressures as the world faces overlapping geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges. Inflation, high interest rates, and continued fallout from recent financial shocks have destabilized farm economies. At the same time, trade disruptions, and fractured supply chains are compounding uncertainty in the agricultural sector. Meanwhile, the impacts of climate change—more frequent droughts, floods, and extreme weather—are threatening productivity and straining rural infrastructure.

Austin Elliott, a Strathmore-based hockey goalie, helped the London Knights win the Memorial Cup. 

On June 1, the Knights defeated the Oshawa Generals 4-1, marking the third time that the London team had become champions in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

"My family has owned a ranch just south of Strathmore since I was born," said Elliott. "I moved from Calgary to Strathmore in 2016, and I've called the town home for the last ten years."

The Strathmore Library hosted its first summer fest. 

On June 13, Strathmore residents gathered outside of the library to enjoy hot dogs, participate in outdoor activities, and register for programs on Friday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Drumheller RCMP have found a missing girl.

According to police, 15-year-old Kaya Milligan went missing on Friday (June 13) and was last seen near Beech Street and McConkey Park.

On Sunday night officers announced that Milligan was located safe.

Police thanked the public for their assistance in finding her.