1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (303+ words) Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after a Brooks RCMP officer fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest earlier this month. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said Brooks RCMP officers went to a home at about 4:15 p.m. on July…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (122+ words) There have been several badger sightings in Strathmore this month. On July 18, a resident shared a post to a Strathmore community group on Facebook warning about a badger on the west side of George Freeman Trail. "It's very aggressive, as…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (208+ words) Strathmore baseball players will have home-field advantage this weekend as the community hosts two provincial championships. Strathmore Minor Baseball is hosting the U18 AA Tier 5 and U13 AA Tier 7 provincial tournaments, with games taking place at the Kinsmen and Hillview diamonds. The…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (265+ words) The 67th annual Rockyford Rodeo returns this weekend, bringing two days of professional rodeo competition, family activities and community entertainment to the village. Friday's festivities continue after the rodeo with an indoor cabaret at the arena from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m., featuring live music…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (282+ words) Motorists in Chestermere can expect continued traffic disruptions as several construction projects remain underway across the city, with some extending into the fall. A temporary lane closure is in effect on Waterford Heights and Waterford Boulevard from July 20 to July…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (222+ words) Wildfire smoke drifting into the Wheatland County region has prompted an air quality warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada. The warning was issued Thursday, July 23, and remains in effect as smoke continues to reduce air quality and visibility across…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (292+ words) Live music, food trucks and local vendors will take over Chestermere's John Peake Memorial Park next month as the city hosts its annual Music in the Park celebration. The free event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday,…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (139+ words) Rockyford announced road closures for its rodeo parade Drivers in Rockyford can expect temporary road closures this weekend as the community kicks off its annual rodeo celebrations. Village officials have issued a parade notice advising residents of road closures for…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (120+ words) A total of $1,790 was raised for the Strathmore Elks at the recent Taste of Summer charity BBQ. The event ran on Wednesday, July 22, outside of Strathmore Motor Products, with Baldwin BBQ supplying the food. Hundreds of people made it out…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (192+ words) Residents enjoying Chestermere Lake this summer are being asked to watch for an invasive aquatic plant that city officials say poses a threat to the lake's ecosystem. Flowering rush has been identified in Chestermere Lake, according to the City of…...