Strathmore

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams seized more than half a million dollars in drugs, and cash after searching two Calgary homes.

According to a news release, five handguns were also taken.

Twenty-eight-year-old Huan Cao is facing multiple drug and weapons charges.

The organized crime team with ALERT says they searched the two homes in August with help from the Calgary Police Service and RCMP.

Tonight is the night! Get your steps on with some local square dancing. 

Square dancing has been a hot spot for Strathmore residents for years.

Over the summer, the event took place at the Pavillion at Kinsmen Park, and Claudia Littlefair, organizer of the program says many new people were able to attend.

"We had probably between 15 to 35 people during the summer came out, so lots of new people were able to try it out."

It's the last time you can get in for free as you will have to make a $35 donation going forward.

The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics.

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the agency is meant to preserve the "top-gun team" of public servants that helped steer Canadians through COVID-19.

Health Emergency Readiness Canada is being tasked with boosting Canada's life-sciences sector and ensuring Canadians get faster access to vaccines, medical therapies and diagnostics by accelerating the transition from research to commercialization.

The Strathmore Spartans senior girls' volleyball team had a star-studded start to the season.

In a tournament hosted at Drumheller Valley Secondary School, the Spartans secured gold, defeating all six of their opponents throughout the weekend.

"After losing the final the previous weekend at the Camrose tournament, these girls were going to stop at nothing to take home gold this weekend," wrote the Spartans in a release.

The Strathmore Soccer Association is looking for young players interested in joining their teams.

Registration has been open since September 18, with the group looking for players born between 2013 and 2015 to round out their roster.

Wheatland County lifted its fire advisory on Tuesday.

According to the county, the decision was made due to cooler temperatures in the area.

"Please note that a fire ban may be reinstated if conditions change or deteriorate," says the county in a Facebook post.

The Town of Strathmore also removed its fire restrictions on Monday (Sept. 23).

The Town of Strathmore has released a public survey about the future design of Maplewood Drive.

According to the town's website, aging trees were removed along the street in May to prepare for infrastructure work in 2025. 

A Calgary man is facing several child pornography charges.

According to a news release, the Internet Child Exploitation unit with the Alberta Serious Law Enforcement Response Teams has charged Marco Farrier with making, accessing, and possessing child pornography.

The Town of Strathmore is set to close 3 Avenue between Lakeside Blvd, and 4 Street for the Third Avenue After Dark night market on Saturday (Sept. 28).

The event will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Over 20 vendors will be selling their wares during the event.

If you're in the mood for food with your shopping, there will also be local eats and tasty treats from cafes, restaurants, and food trucks.

The potential for a strike at the Port of Vancouver has become a reality.

Members of the Grains Workers Union Local 333 were on the picket line at 7 am Pacific Time today after issuing a 72 hour strike notice on the weekend.

The Union and the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association have been unable to agree on a new contract. 

The walkout by more than 600 workers is impacting Viterra's Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, the G3 Vancouver Terminal and Alliance Grain Terminal.