The Claresholm Community Centre transformed into a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. Dozens of volunteers spent two full days setting up the maze of horrors, dressing up in elaborate costumes, and applying make up Hollywood technicians would be envious of. Anyone who went through the haunted house could be shocked at any time, going around … Read more…
By Rob VogtRemembrance Day services will take place at area schools and the community the first part of next week.The Claresholm service will take place in the Claresholm Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the service starting at 11 a.m. sharp.The service will be emceed by Leonard Weiss, president of Claresholm Branch No. … Read more…
By Jennifer Handley, mayor of Nanton Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me and in your newly elected town council. It is an honour to continue serving as mayor and to welcome our new councillors to the table. Each brings valuable experience, perspectives, and a shared commitment to the future of our community.I also want to extend … Read more…
The Claresholm Social Centre hosted a Halloween-themed music party on Sunday, Oct. 26, attracting more than 30 people to listen to some great local music. Here, Rod Venables and Shelly Hughes perform. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt The provincial government has ordered teachers back to work, and classes will resume Wednesday. The government passed the Back to School Act on Tuesday, Oct. 28, imposing a four-year agreement covering approximately 51,000 teachers, in effect from Sept. 1, 2024, to Aug. 31, 2028. The province said the terms match a memorandum of understanding reached Sept. 23 between the Teachers … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A quilt can be a powerful tool, not just providing warmth but comfort and a sense of security. A group of quilters in Claresholm has joined a national effort to make quilts for the survivors of residential schools and other trauma. “Sew 4 Fun” of Claresholm is lead by Angie George, who said Quilts for Survivors was started in 2021 … Read more…
By David Gale Music lovers in the Foothills region are invited to an afternoon of “Joyful Notes” on Sunday, Nov. 2, as acclaimed organist and pianist John Vandenbeld performs at the Nanton United Church from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-friendly concert, presented by the United Church Women of Nanton, will feature a wide range of music from classical and semi-classical selections to hymns, spirituals, … Read more…