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Strathmore has always been a town where the roots run deep. This is a place where respect for the land and for each other isn’t just a value; it’s a way of life.

The traditions here are not just remembered; they’re lived. Passed down from hand to hand, like a well-worn tool, they are as much a part of the landscape as the fields and the trees. Here, the land is more than just soil; it’s revered, cherished, treated with the kind of respect you’d show an elder. And in this town, the values of hard work, integrity, and community aren’t just words—they’re the bedrock on
which everything else is built.

But Strathmore is also a town that has always embraced the prairie can-do spirit. This is a place where the open skies and wide plains inspire big dreams and even bigger actions.

That spirit has paved the way for commerce, innovation, and investment, turning this small town into a hub of opportunity where ideas take root and flourish.

Nestled in the heart of Alberta, where the prairies stretch out endlessly and the sky feels like it might just go on forever, is Strathmore—a town that holds on to the timeless while keeping an eye on the future.

Just a short drive from Calgary, it has the best of both worlds: the heart and soul of a small town but with the cutting-edge infrastructure of a big city. Here, in Strathmore, we’ve taken what it means to be rural and given it a fresh coat of paint.

The fields have been reimagined. Here, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s what’s growing alongside the crops. Agriculture thrives, not just as a way to make a living, but as a way to forge new paths—paths that respect the old ways while embracing the new.

The land here gives back to those who honor it, its veins fed by the vast waterways that flow through the town—a gift from the mighty Bow River, channeled through the Western Irrigation District's canals.

The streets, the walkways, and the trails have all been reimagined too. This is a place where history doesn’t just sit quietly on a shelf; it walks hand in hand with progress. Every corner, every building, every tree has a story to tell—a story of the pioneers who first came here, drawn by the promise of the CP Railway, and the visionaries who are now shaping a future that’s as prosperous as it is kind.

And then there’s the community.

That’s been reimagined too, though in truth, it hasn’t changed all that much. Because in Strathmore, being a good neighbor is still the best kind of currency. Newcomers are welcomed with open arms, and the bonds that tie people together are as strong as the roots of the century-old trees that line our streets.

The welcome you’ll find here is as warm as the sun setting over the golden fields at the end of a long summer day.

Strathmore is a place where traditions thrive, from bustling farmers’ markets that bring fresh, local produce to our tables, to the annual rodeo that brings the community together in celebration. The vibrant pow wows honor the deep cultural roots of the land, while tourists are drawn to our town to experience a blend of history and modern rural life that’s uniquely Strathmore.

In Strathmore, we’ve reimagined what it means to live rural.

It’s a place where the quiet hum of nature harmonizes with the vibrant energy of innovation. Life here is simple, but not in the way that means easy—simple in the way that pays respect to centuries-old values. And all of this is just a stone’s throw from Calgary’s bustling economy.

As the world continues to change around us, Strathmore stands as a beacon—proof that rural life can be reimagined, that progress and preservation don’t have to be at odds, and that right here, in the heart of Alberta, a new vision for rural living isn’t just a possibility—it’s already
happening.

So, welcome to Strathmore. It’s a place where the past and the future meet, where rural life has been reimagined… for generations to come.