Strathmore

There is no evidence that indicates the federal Conservatives were behind a bot network on social media that praised a Pierre Poilievre rally, a new study has found. 

The Canadian Digital Media Research Network launched an investigation after hundreds of X accounts posted about the Conservative leader's July rally in Kirkland Lake, Ont., all using the same language with phrases like "buzzing with energy" and "as a northern Ontarian."

A special weather statement is in effect for Wheatland County near Strathmore, Carseland, and Lyalta.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, heavy rain and strong wind gusts of up to 70 km/h will end early this evening.

However, totals of 40 mm of rain are expected by later tonight.

For a full look at the weather forecast visit here.

The City of Chestermere is looking for residents to get involved in the administration of the city.

According to the city, boards and committees are now accepting applications:

Siksika Nation is ready to begin the installation of fibre optic infrastructure.

According to the nation, Cross Cut Directional Boring LTD will begin construction in different neighbourhoods including a backbone network and residential service cables.

Staff with the nation say the project aims to enhance high-speed Internet access in the community.

According to a release from the Siksika Nation Tribal Administration, construction in the area will start in around two weeks, weather permitting with work hours running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What to expect:

Emergency crews responded to a crash near Strathmore on Tuesday evening (Aug. 27).

According to RCMP, a two-vehicle collision of a white Ford F350 and a Jeep Grand Cherokee happened on Highway 1 and Range Road 262.

Staff with RCMP say a 53-year-old from Calgary and a 58-year-old from Jenner, Alberta were transported to a nearby hospital. Both are expected to recover fully from their injuries.

​The Littles Western Riding Program is gearing up to kick off in a few weeks.

The program will be hosted at the Humblehorse Ranch near Strathmore.

It helps kids from ages three to eight years old improve riding skills on horses and offers hands-on social skills with the animals.

Becky Skuter, the head riding coach at the ranch says, "From a riding perspective and a hands-on the kids will get a chance to develop a lot of their soft skills."

Skuter called it learning the "language of the horse" to build skills around riding and horse safety.

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, school zones will be back in effect throughout Strathmore.

Beginning on Wednesday (Aug. 28), classes have resumed at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, which includes Sacred Heart Academy and Holy Cross Collegiate. As for Golden Hills School Division, the first day of school is on Sept. 3, almost a week later. 

Strathmore's pool league is launching next month, and they're looking for more players.

The league is mainly operated by King Eddy Pub and runs throughout several bars in Strathmore, including The Station, The Wheatland Inn, and sometimes Boston Pizza. The league is also supported by SML Entertainment. According to organizer Leslie McMahon, the league begins in the first or second week of September and runs until April.

The City of Chestermere announced the launch of its updated Municipal Development Plan (MDP).

The launch was announced on Monday (Aug. 26) and sets the roadmap for the city's future. The plan will direct city council and administration on how to make decisions based on community facilities, parks, infrastructure, and more.

The city has a project timeline in six stages, with the plan currently in stage two, which includes the first round of public engagement.

Farmers owed money for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp. are encouraged to contact the Canadian Grain Commission immediately.

The CGC revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences for Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea,  Kindersley, and Lajord, Saskatchewan as of 11:59 pm last night (August 27).

The company may owe grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta money for grain deliveries.