By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Granum and District Historical Society wants to put the hamlet’s past on display.“The (historical society) is always looking at new ways that we can bring the Granum area’s history to life,” said Shalaine Williams, chair of the Granum and District Historical Society.By April a new park in Granum will be ready for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A lot happened at the Claresholm Social Centre over the past year.Marian Rooney, president of the social centre, provided a report on the past year, at the centre’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 12, that saw about 40 people in attendance.She opened by noting that in late 2002, the centre began the process of re-branding, transitioning … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras recently won the Deep South Conference basketball junior varsity championship.The Cobras defeated Immanuel Christian in the league final on Saturday, March 8 at Chinook High School in Lethbridge.The game went back and forth with 11 lead changes, before the Cobras earned the 72-61 victory.Trailing 32-30, Immanuel Christian went on a … Read more…
Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to be aware of measles symptoms and to access resources to protect themselves and prevent further spread. Measles cases are increasing globally, with numerous countries and travel destinations reporting outbreaks. Cases have been identified in several Canadian provinces, including an outbreak recently identified in northern Alberta. As of March 13, health officials have confirmed six … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Change is coming April 1 to the Town of Claresholm’s recycling program, including an elimination in the monthly recycling fee and anyone with recycling issues soon having to contact the recycling company directly.Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure, explained a non-profit organization called Circular Materials is promoting an extended producer responsibility program.Essentially what it is doing … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The RCMP have charged a resident of Claresholm with several counts of possession of firearms and drugs.The police issued a release on March 10 stating that on Feb. 18, 2025, Nanton RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle east bound leaving the Town of Nanton on Highway 533.Nanton RCMP stopped the vehicle and located a subject … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Outstanding women were honoured on the weekend with International Women’s Day awards.The Claresholm Social Centre was packed on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day.Mary Holgate, the main organizer, welcomed everyone and explained how far the event has come.Two years ago the awards were presented to the winners where they worked and lived.Last year, an event … Read more…