Strathmore

Strathmore Flooring Concepts is hosting a customer appreciation event and relaunch on Thursday (July 24).

The company will have hot dogs, pop, and chips for $6, with all proceeds going back to the Wheatland County Food Bank.

Frank Friesen is the general manager of Strathmore Flooring, and he explained why they are supporting the food bank.

One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a day of remembrance that some would much rather forget.

The RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) helped arrest an alleged irrigation equipment thief earlier this month.

According to police, SAD CRU began investigating a series of thefts from irrigation pivots in May, alongside Strathmore and Brooks RCMP.

"These thefts began in the area of Wheatland County, and the investigation led to a suspect being identified," wrote RCMP in a news release.

Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety.

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.

The Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer made a stop in Strathmore over the weekend.

On Saturday (July 19) and Sunday, hundreds of riders from across the country raced around town before meeting back at the Strathmore Ag Grounds. The race led to lane closures on Brent Boulevard and Wheatland Trail.

Many of the racers have a personal connection to cancer. One rider, Richard Webb, is a cancer survivor himself.

True North Society has received $3.5 million through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program.

The society was selected as a recipient on June 24, and MLA Chantelle de Jonge, who advocated for the funding, presented the cheque to the organization. 

True North Society's second-stage & affordable housing initiative aims to improve housing availability for victims of domestic violence with stronger intervention and support programs. 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has written to the federal government asking for emergency use of strychnine to control gophers
 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants strychnine reinstated under emergency use provisions.

The organization has asked the federal agriculture and health ministers to “urgently” consider the request.

APAS said there is a significant uncontrolled increase in the population of Richardson’s ground squirrels costing about $9 million a year.

Firm behind plan to build Saskatchewan fertilizer plant had to recently deal with former CEO’s financial problems

 It is full steam ahead at Genesis Fertilizers despite a tumultuous June, say proponents of the proposed Saskatchewan mega-project.

“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when we get this project off the ground,” said Terry Drabiuk, vice-president of business development with Genesis.

The project is a proposed $2.89 billion, farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant to be built in Belle Plaine, Sask.

Strathmore's Lyle Vass had a huge impact on the car restoration community.

After passing away following a car accident earlier this month, several organizations and individuals have come forward to mourn the loss of Vass.

A new form of dental care is gaining attention and is being offered in smaller towns. 

The Myo Mend Studio, a new therapy service, officially opened in Strathmore on Tuesday (July 1). 

The business offers a therapy that aims to address common issues like snoring, sleep apnea, and oral dysfunction by targeting the muscles of the face and mouth. 

The studio specializes in myofunctional therapy, a practice that is becoming increasingly mainstream but differs from traditional dental and orthodontic care.