Strathmore

A landowner from Wheatland County has been fined for violating the Water Act.

Scott Alvin Sproule pleaded guilty to one count under the act for conducting work in a water body without approval.

According to the Alberta government, Sproule owns land in the county used for agricultural and livestock purposes.

There is a temporary stream that runs through the property that sustains groundwater and supports several aquatic ecosystems.

The Town of Strathmore is offering free firewood east of Kinsmen Park by Centre Street.

Residents can come and grab a few logs if they're planning to warm up their fireplace or host a few friends around a campfire.

A fog advisory that was issued earlier on Friday in Strathmore has ended.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the advisory has also wrapped up in Lyalta and Carseland.

Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault apologized Friday, after shifting claims about his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny.

The Liberal member of Parliament said at an unrelated announcement in Edmonton that he's sorry he hadn't been clear, "with everything that I know now."

"I apologize that I wasn't as clear as I could have been about who I am and my family's history,” he said, adding that he's still learning about his family's heritage "in real time."

The Agra Risk Wheatland Kings have had a historic season with a record of 12-3 and 24 points.

The Kings are currently in second spot in the division right behind the first-place Carstar Okotoks Bisons who have 25 points.

With the successful year, hockey fans in Strathmore might be wondering who is leading the team in points.

Forward Charlie Goll is in the top spot with six goals and 11 assists for 17 points.

Close behind Goll is forward Luke Nottveit with six goals and seven assists, for 13 points.

Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions to mail and parcel delivery — just as the Crown corporation prepares for what's typically its busiest period.

Strathmore's Canada Post branch, located inside of the Value Drug Mart, has been affected by the ongoing postal worker's strike.

A sign outside of the store says that they are unable to accept any letters or parcels at this time. This comes after a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began on Friday (Nov. 15).

Next week 104.5 More Country and Keesyn Glawson will be giving away Dallas Smith tickets!

To win, you'll need to play a game of Dallas Does or Doesn't.

Example: 

• Dallas Texas does or doesn't have an NFL team called The Patriots?

• Dallas Smith does or doesn't have two daughters

We've got six tickets for some lucky people!

Listen at 7:40 a.m. all next week to win.

Dallas Smith will play at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino on December 30 at 8 p.m.

Charlie Yorston, a swimmer with the Strathmore Silver Sharks Swim Club, is heading to provincials next year.

Her qualification comes after an incredible performance at the 2024 RE/MAX Elk Valley Fall Blast in British Columbia earlier this month, where she placed first in every event she took part in.

"This is my eleventh season," said Yorston. "I was very happy. I've been training very hard these past two years, so it was nice to see my hard work pay off."

At the competition, Yorston won gold in the following categories:

The annual Strathmore Santa Claus Parade is getting ready to hit the streets once again.

The parade will run on November 30 at 5 p.m.

Carey Rose, owner and realtor with REMAX/Key and organizer of the event, says the parade is all about community.

"I think it's our fifth year doing it now. It's so much fun. It's really about bringing our community together and what better reason than Santa Claus."

Currently, the parade has 20 floats registered, and Rose explained there is no limit on how many floats can be a part of the parade.