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Have you ever wondered what kids in the past used for toys? Yarn dolls were simple, low-cost alternative to buying toys for early settlers in North America, because they could be made using left-over wool. They are still easy to made today - with a few supplies, step back in time and create your very own yarn doll! Supplies rectangle piece of cardboard - we used 18 cm by 12 cm! yarn scissors Instructions Step 1: Wrap yarn around the long side of a 18cm by 12cm piece of card

County Police Officer (ARCH 008605 ) 40 years ago  (July 11, 1984) “Archaeological find in Strathcona County” 40 years ago the Strathcona...

It’s truly been a season of growth—both literally and figuratively—here at Strathma! Back in the summer of 2021, we planted the seeds of...

1979-80 Computer ( SC.2020.024.001.a-b ) 40 years ago  (June 27, 1984) “Computer Camp will teach family the basics” 40 years ago, family...

Eastgate Mall sold, and longest serving fire fighter in Strathcona County retires.

Flood alert passes, and Dene artist Alex Janvier gets acknowledged for mural after 18 years.

Medieval Days festival in full swing, and residents advocating for birds' nests to be protected during road construction.

South Cooking Lake Airport $1-2M update, and Salisbury Composite high school's interactive long-distance classrooms.

Dogcatchers' illegal practices, and a recreation of a cozy 1950s kitchen in Festival Place.

Opening week of Footloose film in Sherwood Park, and the child model Ashley Doty wins an international trip at age 5.

New seat belt laws for children under 5, and the 10th anniversary of the Sherwood Park Women's Shelter.

Flashing lights on school buses banned, and finding a new location for the Festival Days carnival.

Child I.D. Program in elementary schools, and Sherwood Park woman experiences historic vote from South Africa.

Annexation plan updates from 30 and 40 years ago.

The Homemakers Conference, and Junior Curling Championship winner.

The Lakeview Pavilion popularity restoration, and threat of closing the Grey Nuns Hospital.

Nessessary updates to Downtown and the completion of the lake at Broadmoor Lake Park.

40 years ago  (December 5, 1984) “Kids’ Letters to Santa” 40 years ago, the Sherwood Park News posted some letters to Santa from local...

You know I love old recipes - they offer incredible insights into peoples' tastes in the past, what was available at what time and where,...

Long time, no "seed"! If you have been following us on social media, you'll know that we replanted the Strathma Patch this year. Last...