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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. 

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA – September 14, 2023 – During the July 19th Regular Meeting of Town Council, three local community groups Skatemore Girls, the Wheatland Youth Network, and Prospect Human Services Skills for Success presented their delegation to Council. Inspired by similar installations in multiple communities across Alberta, the Strathmore residents requested permission to paint a privately funded, pride crosswalk.

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA – September 7, 2023 – Strathmore Town Council is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive evaluation process, BluPlanet Recycling, a trusted waste and recycling company in the region, has been selected as the town's new waste and recycling service provider.