By Rob VogtPlanning a vegetable garden has a lot of different parts.Natasha Kenworthy, of Chickadee Gardens, discussed vegetable garden planning at a garden information series put on at the Claresholm Social Centre on Tuesday, March 24.About 20 people turned out to hear Kenworthy cover a wide range of things top consider.She started with the amount of sun.Full sun is six … Read more…
((NC) Your online accounts and services may not have physical drawers to go through, but that doesn’t mean you can’t tidy them up.Springtime is a great opportunity to get things in order, and digital file cleanup is no exception.Here are some tips to get you started:Update passwords and account detailsIt’s a good idea to change passwords regularly instead of relying … Read more…
Trickster Theatre spent last week with students at Willow Creek Composite High School teaching them about story, acting and putting on a play. The theme was about building and sustaining rural community, and students wrote all the plays, which reflected their own ideas and experiences at the school and in the community. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council will support the Claresholm and District Bench Show with advertising in the bench show catalogue of $170 and awards of $600 for the 2026 and 2027 bench shows.The decision came at council’s March 23 meeting, after they reviewed correspondence from the Claresholm and District Fair Board.In previous years, the town sponsored the following cash award(s) … Read more…
By Mayor Jennifer HandleyMuch has happened since our last water-bill update. As we enter budget season and prepare for strategic planning, we have a lot to discuss and it’s always a two-way conversation. If you have questions about anything, please reach out to me or any member of council.Chief Administrative Officer transitionCouncil has appointed Tara Vandervalk as Nanton’s next Chief … Read more…
The 2026 Claresholm Curling Club league champions for ladies’ are at top, from left Tricia Burgess; Leah Blake; Ceri Penner; and Teresa Donahue; and the men’s champions are at bottom from left Carsen Dunlop; Kole Slaughter; Wyatt Mason-Lamb; and Randal Hall. Photos submitted
The Claresholm Skating Club presented their year-end showcase “Disney on Ice” at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, March 21. Skaters had a chance to show family, friends and members of the community all they have learned this season, culminating in the grande finale above. Year-end awards were also presented. For full coverage please see pages eight and 16. Photo by … Read more…