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Strathmore, Alberta | March 1, 2023 - The Town of Strathmore recently finalized the Hazard Reduction Burn Plan. This plan aims to assess grassland fuels on the landscape within Strathmore, identify locations of high fire risk based on predicted fire behaviour, and prioritize and prescribe these areas for hazard reduction burning. Through this process, Administration has selected regions within town to undergo hazard-reduction burning treatment, which will reduce the risk of wildfire, reduce the number of nuisance fires, and better prepare the community in the event of an approaching wildfire on the landscape.

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA | FEBRUARY 23, 2024 – Property assessment notices are beginning to arrive; Customer Inquiry Period begins

The Customer Inquiry Period is an important time for property owners to check, compare, and review their assessment for accuracy, fairness, and equity. One-on-one support is available by calling 403-343-3357. The Town's assessor, Wildrose Assessment Services, can answer most assessment-related questions—with no formal complaint fees required.

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA | NOVEMBER 16, 2023 – Council approves Strathmore’s 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets.

At the December 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, Strathmore Town Council approved a recommended $37,704,700 Operating and $7,014,000 Capital budgets for a total combined 2024 budget of $44,718,700. The adoption of the 2024 budget concluded a process that began in May 2023.

Council Highlights provides a brief review of the information and discussion provided at Strathmore Town Council Meetings. Council Highlights are not presented as official minutes of the meeting. Official meeting minutes can be accessed on the relevant date on the Council Calendar.

In attendance: Mayor Fule, Deputy Mayor Langmaid, Councillor Mitzner, Councillor Montgomery, Councillor Peterson, Councillor Wegener, and Councillor Wiley

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA | NOVEMBER 16, 2023 – The Town of Strathmore is revving up its second annual Toys for Tickets program.

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Town of Strathmore will be launching the second annual Toys for Tickets campaign. Toys for Tickets gives every person who is issued a Municipal Enforcement non-moving violation the opportunity to pay the fine amount by donating a new, unwrapped toy of equal or greater value to the penalty of their parking ticket. All toys collected as part of the Toys for Tickets program will be donated by the Town of Strathmore in support of the Strathmore & Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society.

Council Highlights provides a brief review of the information and discussion provided at Strathmore Town Council Meetings. Council Highlights are not presented as official minutes of the meeting. Official meeting minutes can be accessed on the relevant date on the Council Calendar.

In attendance: Mayor Fule, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Mitzner, Councillor Montgomery, Councillor Peterson, and Councillor Wiley

Wednesday October 11, 2023

In attendance: Mayor Fule, Deputy Mayor Wegener, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Mitzner, Councillor Montgomery Councillor Peterson, Councillor Wiley

At last evening’s Committee of the Whole Meeting, Council reviewed options to limit excess noise and speeding on Parklane Drive and they also considered amendments to the Seniors Tax Rebate Policy.

On November 7, 2023 Council is in Chambers getting coffee - and you're invited! 

Join Council at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive) on Tuesday, November 7 at 9 A.M.

Council in Chambers Getting Coffee is an opportunity for residents to meet with their elected officials in an informal setting and have a conversation over a cup of coffee.

In attendance: Deputy Mayor Wegener, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Mitzner, Councillor Montgomery Councillor Peterson, Councillor Wiley

A community member presented to Council requesting revisions to the Community Standards Amendment Bylaw.

A resident of Lambert Village presented a signed letter to Council from 33 residents, regarding noise in the evenings from the Kinsmen Park pavilion. Administration will return to Council with a report on October 11, 2023.

Are you part of an organization that relies on outside funding? If so this is your chance to have a funding request for your organization reviewed by Council as part of the 2024 Capital Budget. 
Community organizations provide recreation, culture, education, and other benefits to Strathmore’s residents – and for people across our region. The Town of Strathmore supports the work of these organizations through grants and funding agreements. In 2023, over $800,000 in funds was provided to more than 20 community organizations.