New Year’s Eve family skate
The Town of Claresholm hosted its annual New Year’s Eve skate on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 31. Here, Kevin Keegan goes for a skate with his son Ryker. Photo by Rob Vogt
Pastor brings passion for children, families to town
By David GaleBy the time Shaelyn Swanson arrived in Claresholm on Oct. 31 of 2025, she already knew she was stepping into more than just a new job – she was stepping into a calling.Swanson is the new child and family ministry pastor at Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly.While she has only been in the community a short time, she says the … Read more…
Nanton Community Memorial Centre receives grant
By David GaleThe Nanton Community Memorial Centre closed out 2025 with a strong show of community support, receiving a $7,500 grant that will help ensure the facility can continue hosting events well into the future.The grant cheque was formally presented on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the community memorial centre. The funding will be used to upgrade the centre’s dishware, … Read more…
Residents urged to stay safe during extreme cold
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP is reminding residents to take extra precautions during periods of extreme cold, with temperatures dropping sharply across Alberta.Harsh winter conditions can pose significant risks to health, safety, and property if proper steps aren’t taken.To help residents prepare, the Claresholm RCMP is sharing the following cold-weather safety tips:• Dress for the conditions. Wear multiple layers, including … Read more…
U-18 wins first game of new year
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder opened 2026 with a bang, shutting out their opponent in their first game of the new year in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Friday, Jan. 2, at Claresholm Arena, winning by a score of 5-0, as goaltender Finn Buhmiller made 24 saves for the shutout win.The teams were … Read more…
M.D. to provide $30,000 to cardiac centre in Lethbridge
By Rob VogtCardiac services at Chinook Regional Hospital help patients across Southern Alberta, including people in the Municipal District of Willow Creek. For that reason, M.D. council has agreed to provide $30,000 to a fundraising campaign sponsored by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to substantially elevate the standard of cardiac health care at the Lethbridge hospital.Coun. John Van Driesten brought … Read more…
M.D. approves concept plans for gravel pits
By Rob VogtThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved the concept plans for two gravel pits northwest of Fort Macleod and has taken the first step in re-zoning associated lands from rural general to natural resource extraction.The decision was made at council’s Dec. 17 meeting after a presentation by Ryan Dyck, the M.D.’s planner from the … Read more…