Strathmore

Canadian varietal development system called a success story

Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.

Australia invests much more into wheat genetics and improving varieties, but the yield gains are similar to Canadian results.

“In Australia, they’re spending three to five times what we are, right now, on wheat research and wheat genetics,” said Richard Gray, Canadian grain policy research chair at the U of S.

The Strathmore Library features an artist in its gallery each month.

For June, the featured artist is Yiling. Xu, who also goes by Vivian. Xu's exhibit features a range of her artworks displayed throughout the building, showcasing her talent across several mediums.

Xu moved to Strathmore nine months ago from Chongqing, China, to study at Strathmore High School.  

Strathmore is getting a new mural in the heart of the downtown core.

Earlier this week, Prospect Human Services' staff and clients began work on a mural outside the King Eddy Pub at the intersection of Lakeside Boulevard and Second Avenue.

The work was being headlined by Shantelle Vermeylen, who has also helped to paint several other murals across Strathmore.

"We've done one at the library, we did one at Mike's Bar & Grill, so we're kind of well known," said Vermeylen.

The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations between Ottawa and Indigenous survivors.

The federal government ran 33 such hospitals between 1936 and 1981. The total compensation amount is expected to be between $3 billion and $5.3 billion.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died while in its custody.

A detainee death notice from the agency, commonly known as ICE, said that Johnny Noviello was pronounced dead by the Miami Fire Rescue Department at 1:36 p.m. on June 23.

The agency said he was found unresponsive at 12:54 p.m. at a federal detention centre where he was being held pending deportation proceedings. Medical staff attempted CPR and defibrillation but were unsuccessful, the agency said.

An Alberta company swept up in allegations of government corruption says it’s being further harmed by the suppression of a report it believes could clear the name of its CEO.

Medical supply company MHCare Medical is calling on the provincial government to release an audit initiated by Alberta’s former head of health services into certain health contracts.

Calgary police say charges have been laid after an 11-year-old boy was hit earlier this year by a light-rail train car.

Officers say the boy was walking in a marked crosswalk at Banff Trail Station in mid-April when the CTrain entered the station.

The pedestrian barriers weren't down, and the train struck the boy, who was treated in hospital for life-threatening injuries.

They also said the driver of the train was arrested.

Police say the 60-year-old train operator has since been charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

A car crash led to slight delays on Archie Klaiber Trail.

The crash was on Thursday (June 26) near the intersection of Lakeside Boulevard. RCMP, firefighters, EMS, and municipal enforcement were on the scene.

Two people, including a nine-year-old girl, are dead following an early morning house fire east of the Calgary airport.

The second victim, a man in his 50s, was found deceased inside the home, while the girl was sent to hospital but did not survive.

Fire spokeswoman Carole Henke says emergency crews called to the Taradale neighbourhood were met by roaring flames bursting from a two-storey home, threatening other nearby structures.

Canadian flags were handed out to Strathmore residents in preparation for Canada Day.

Several volunteers handed out 200 flags outside of the Strathmore Legion on Thursday (June 26) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to honour Canadian veterans. 

People passing by could accept a flag, and cars also stopping at the intersection received them. 

The legion was also accepting food donations for veterans. This annual event has been running for over four years.