Strathmore

You can catch some local talent in the morning on Tuesday (Sept. 24) on 104.5 More Country.

Keesyn Glawson will sit down with local musician and country artist Johnny Picks to discuss everything from why he decided to make music, to his advice for others who are thinking about pursuing their passion.

You can listen to the full interview just after 7:30 a.m.

CPKC's Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bulk Elizabeth Hucker says the rail network has bounced back following last month's work stoppage but it will still take more time for supply chains to fully recover and car cycles to normalize.

She says since that work outage in grain shipping week 3 CPKC has seen a steady increase in demand for rail services to locations like Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Eastern Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Redcliff RCMP arrested a man after finding drugs and weapons inside his vehicle over the weekend.

According to a news release, on Friday (Sept. 20) police were called to the front lawn of a home in the 300 block of 4 Street SE in Redcliff.

RCMP say they found the man passed out inside of his vehicle and he was later arrested after officers searched it.

Around 156 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 83 grams of suspected cocaine, and 82 grams of suspected fentanyl were seized by RCMP.

Police also took a .22 calibre pen gun and bear spray.

104.5 More Country proudly presents the Great Canadian RoadTrip 2.0.

Join Canadian country stars Jason McCoy, Chad Brownlee, and Jason Blaine at The Grey Eagle Resort and Casino on March 13, 2025! 

McCoy is a veteran of the industry, known for his energetic performances and hits like "Born Again in Dixieland." With a career spanning decades, McCoy has a knack for blending traditional country with contemporary flair, making him a beloved figure among fans.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sake of future generations.

"We can recognize that, collectively, we have a responsibility to set our differences aside, to confront the serious global challenges, and to deliver on a pact for the future," Trudeau said at the Summit of the Future in New York on Sunday. 

A 6-year-old girl who had been missing from her community in north-central British Columbia since Thursday has been found safe. 

Resources from across the province were enlisted in the search to find the child who lives in a small community not far from Burns Lake.

The girl, who is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, was found on Sunday night around 6 p.m.

A video posted to Facebook show a woman appearing to embrace the child, who was covered in several layers of clothing and blankets

Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions have been lifted in Strathmore. 

The City of Calgary made the announcement on Sunday (Sept. 22).

"We know these last few months have been challenging, but we want to thank you for all of your efforts during this time," says the town in a Facebook post.

According to the town, despite restrictions being removed, the Aquatic Centre remains closed for annual maintenance.

Staff with the city say the feeder main has been filled, the water has been tested, and the main has been reconnected to the city's distribution system.

Three RCMP members from a Metro Vancouver detachment could be fired over alleged "atrocious," "racist" and "horrible" behaviour detailed by a fellow officer, including text chats that bragged about "Tasering unarmed black people," court documents say. 

A schedule from the RCMP shows Constables Philip Dick, Ian Solven and Mersad Mesbah are slated to appear next February for code of conduct hearings over allegations including discrimination, harassment and discrediting the police force.

None of the allegations have been proven. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to be in New York this week for the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future amid increasing geopolitical instability around the world.

"Canada will have a leading role in making the world fairer and more prosperous," Trudeau said in a news release last week. "I look forward to working with other leaders to accelerate progress on our shared priorities and build a better future for everyone."

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards.

The gala will be hosted by the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations were opened this past week and over 50 people put in a selection the first night alone.

Cody Holdaway, secretary of the chamber explains how the nomination process works.

"All you have to do is put the business, what category, and then tell the chamber what you love about that business."