Strathmore

Strathmore is set to celebrate Alberta Culture Days as part of a month-long celebration across the province.

The event will be held at the Kinsmen Park Ampitheatre and Pavilion on Saturday, (Sept. 28) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission for the event is free and parking is available in the municipal building parking lot and downtown.

Vendors, performers, and volunteers are being asked to join in.

Volunteers:

Strathmore RCMP are continuing their search for Elijah Blake Strawberry.

The 28-year-old is wanted on charges of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Colin Hough near Strathmore on Tuesday, (Aug. 6).

According to a news release from RCMP, despite following leads in the Red Deer area, police say they haven't found him.

Strathmore is ready to ring out the weekend with an upcoming event.

The Come Try Ringette event will be held at the Strathmore Family Centre Arena on Sunday (Sept. 8) from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Martin Croft, president of the Strathmore Minor Ringette Association says the initiative is a great way to introduce families to the sport of ringette.

"A lot of people think it's hockey without a blade."

The Town of Strathmore has announced it is planning for the future of recreation and culture in the community.

A needs assessment is being worked on to help identify how the town should direct its resources towards recreation and cultural opportunities in Strathmore. The last one was completed back in 2020, but the town says a lot has changed since then.

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, Multi-CCMA nominee Steven Lee Olsen joins us to discuss his nominations and new EP. Plus, Nate Haller returns with his latest single, "Race to the Bottom." We'll play the track and chat about the exciting racetrack video. Also, we’ll revisit 2019 with a number-one hit from Dallas Smith!

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

There is no shortage of events going on this weekend in Strathmore and the surrounding area.

For those looking for something to do, here are a few events that are free to attend and open for all ages.

FeelGood Gym & Wellness Centre Grand Opening:

The FeelGood Gym & Wellness Centre is hosting a weekend of events to celebrate its grand opening.

On Friday there will be a free mini chair massage and esthetic specials, with all appointments booked that day getting 25 per cent off.

As kids get back into the grove of a new school year, the Town of Strathmore is reminding drivers to be cautious around school buses.

Tips to keep kids safe:

Strathmore's Community Connections is bringing a free movie, resource fair, and community BBQ to Kinsmen Park on Friday (Sept. 6).

This is the first event of its kind in town, and the goal is to showcase the social service organizations that Strathmore provides.

Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose. 

Many people at risk for mpox exposure got vaccinated in Canada beginning in spring 2022, when a global outbreak of the virus was declared, Canada's chief public health officer said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press.

But a lot of them never got a second dose, which is recommended at least 28 days after the first shot.

A 15-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after she was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school, police said Thursday. 

Sgt. Ken Kane told reporters that a school resource officer, who was at Evan Hardy Collegiate for a different matter, apprehended a 14-year-old girl as a suspect.

He did not say how the victim was lit on fire or the extent of her burn injuries. 

"Our officer that was on scene was at the immediate area of the event within 30 seconds and had someone in custody within 60 seconds," he said.