Strathmore

The Strathmore Skatepark was filled with skaters young and old for a 'Back to School' party.

The event was on Saturday (Sept. 21) and featured a skate jam, a 'silly skate' competition, and even live music. The party was put together by the group Skatemore Girls.

"It's a community-building event. I reached out to a bunch of different folks, and they all donated boards and different things to give out to the youth, especially to help them get another hobby," said Becca McDonald, owner of Skatemore Girls.

It's been a golden start to the regular season for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings.

In their first game against the Mountain View Colts on Friday (Sept. 20), the Kings shutout the Colts 2-0.

Following the first game, the Kings had their home opener on Saturday, which featured a tailgate party along with live music from the band Locals. Origin Brewing was also at the tailgate presenting their new "Lucky Shot Lager", which features the Kings' logo.

The cooler temperatures in Strathmore and the lifting of water restrictions have caused the town to end its fire advisory.

"The town has no restriction in place outside of our regular fireworks and open burning permit requirements," says the Strathmore Fire Department in a Facebook post.

Rocky View County also lifted its fire restrictions a few weeks ago.

Wheatland County dropped its fire advisory on Tuesday (Sept. 24).

The 'Last Cowboy Standing' event brought hundreds of people to the Strathmore Ag Grounds on Saturday (Sept. 21).

The event featured 28 bull riders competing in an elimination-style competition. Of those riders, 14 made it to the second round, and six came back for the third.

Chase Skene, a 16-year-old from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, won the competition with a combined total of 160.5 points throughout the three rounds.

Rail Safety Week in Canada is an annual event to raise awareness about rail safety. 

Operation Lifesaver and its partners are reminding everyone there is no "undo" button. 

This year's theme is there is no "undo" button... taking risks near tracks can change your life forever or cost you life and limb.

CPKC's Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bulk Elizabeth Hucker 

Alberta's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has a call out for individuals interested in sitting on the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council.

The Council provides regulatory oversight and governance for Alberta’s 19 agricultural Marketing Boards and Commissions (MCBs). 

Three positions are currently open on the marketing council with a term of up to three years.

According to the government website, the council has legislated responsibilities to:

New sites for a high school and recreation centre in Chestermere were approved on Monday.

During a Chestermere City Council meeting, two reports were brought forward by city administration, and both were given the green light by council.

The lands are located in Dawson's Landing.

"We can now say that we have a site that's ready to go," says Mayor Shannon Dean.

Fall is a critical period when it comes to managing winter hardiness or winterkill in alfalfa stands.

Range Management Specialist Trevor Lennox says alfalfa is thought of as queen of the forages.

"It's a very important forage, as a result, it's important to keep the stand as productive as possible."

He points out that when an alfalfa plant is cut, the initial regrowth that follows is produced from root reserves, as new leaves are developed, they begin to manufacture their own energy for growth.

Wheatland County is hopeful that a week full of information and safety tips will help save lives.

Council officially declared Rail Safety Week from Monday until Sunday (Sept. 29).

According to the county, the week is meant to raise awareness about the need for safety around railways.

Staff say they will share tips and resources on their social media pages to help prevent accidents and keep residents safe.

The Happy Cat Adoption Centre held its grand opening over the weekend.

Dozens made it out to the centre in downtown Strathmore on Saturday (Sept. 21) for the ceremony, which included Mayor Pat Fule cutting the ceremonial ribbon alongside councillors Melissa Langmaid and Denise Peterson.