Strathmore

The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire has now been published on the Statistics Canada website.

The census is conducted every five years with the last Agriculture Census being done in 2021.

For the 2026 Census of Agriculture, new categories have been added under the commodity questions to identify emerging agricultural products. 

Questions on agricultural practices have been expanded to include environmental practices and environmental sustainability.

The Calgary Stampede is officially underway, along with the rodeo, midway and live entertainment... the event also showcases agriculture and Alberta's ranching history

It's a chance to step back in time and experience life on the farm and ranch, with the Vintage Tractor Pull and Blacksmith showcase;  to the Heavy Horse, Cutting Horse, and Team Cattle Penning competitions; Chuckwagon races, to the Junior Steer Classic, the International Youth Livestock Supreme Championship and Scholarships, the World Stock Dog Championships, and International Livestock Auctioneer Championships.

Industry is applauding the federal government’s progress toward a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank after it awarded supply contracts to two companies.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Biogenesis Bago SA will supply vaccine products and develop the vaccine bank.

Canadian Cattle Association Saskatchewan director and former Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association president Garner Deobald, who formerly worked for Boehringer, said both companies are well respected and were good choices.

“I think it is important, for sure, to be ready,” he said.

Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Heat Warning for Wheatland County, including near Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland.

The warning was issued as high temperatures in the 30s with overnight lows near 20°C are expected starting on Tuesday (July 8).

"Cooler temperatures are forecast on Thursday," wrote EC.

Residents are asked to take precautions to protect themselves, including:

A Strathmore resident will represent Canada at the 2025 World Ringette Championship. 

After previously playing for the Under-18 Western Canada Team in 2023, Tessa Galandy has been chosen for the Junior National Ringette Team. She will compete for Canada at the 2025 championships at the Isku Arena in Lahti, Finland, from Nov. 3 to 9.

Daytime temperatures will fluctuate heavily throughout the week.

The week began with a high of 27C on Monday (July 7), slowly warming up to a high of 32C on Tuesday and a high of 33C on Wednesday.

However, temperatures will be dropping suddenly overnight, leading to a daytime high of 16C on Thursday alongside periods of rain.

The week will end with a high of 25C on Friday before returning to around 30C for the weekend.

You can keep updated on local weather conditions by reading our forecast page.

When it comes to celebrating Canada Day, which part is your favourite?

We asked readers what their favourite part of Canada Day in Strathmore was through a poll on our website.

A total of 57 votes were made, with 22 votes going towards spending time with friends and family (38.6 per cent).

In second place was the famous fireworks at Kinsmen Lake, which received 16 votes (28.07 per cent), followed behind with the pancake breakfast at 11 votes (19.3 per cent).

Summer has just begun, and for a lot of kids, the next school year will be different.

The former Grade 6 students at Wheatland Elementary are getting ready for their first year of junior high school at the end of the summer.

Hannah Henry, the local teacher of the class, has some words of advice.

Chestermere focused on health by hosting the Chestermere Moves event. 

The City of Chestermere partnered with Harmony Health and Fitness at John Peake Memorial Park on Saturday (July 5) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The inaugural event included local wellness vendors, outdoor activities, and food trucks. Participants also took part in fitness classes under the gazebo, led by various instructors throughout the day. 

The event featured a variety of classes, including dance, barre, kickboxing, and yoga. 

Hundreds of residents attended the Strathmore Ag Grounds over the weekend to enjoy a unique collection of vehicles and a delicious food selection.

The Zegil Automotive and Transmission and Pure Country Meats fifth annual car show took place on Saturday (July 5). Despite the day starting cloudy with a bit of rain, the sky cleared up as the event went on.