By Rob VogtBrian Nelson is the 2026 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, by Tim Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.He explained the citizen of the year award started as the Flanagan Citizen of the Year Award where it … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek council was provided an update recently on its discretionary funds, which are used to meet donation requests from community organizations and activities.At its Aug. 19 meeting, council was presented a report on how much funding each councillor has in their discretionary account.Each councillor is provided $1,500 annually to meet requests, and that … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere is nothing like watching rodeo outdoors in the summer sunshine.The 64th Stavely amateur rodeo took over the outdoor arena on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22.When the smoke cleared, the winners were:Barrel racing, eight and under• Callahan PhillipsBarrel racing, 9 to 14 years of age• Rykyn ParkerLadies barrel racing, 15 and older• Willow KingsmithBoys steer riding, 14 and under• … Read more…
Gilmar Santana of Ouro Preto, Brazil, won the 23rd annual Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding in Stavely on Saturday, Aug. 15. Here he scores an 83 on his first bull. For full coverage, please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe early warning system activated just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, setting off cell phones all over town – a hailstorm was coming to Claresholm.A few minutes later, Mother Nature unleashed her wrath on the entire community.Golf-ball-sized hail powered by high winds smashed windows in buildings and vehicles, ripped vinyl siding, dented vehicles and buildings, blew … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt isn’t one particular teacher or class that Nadine Thyssen remembers from her years at Willow Creek Composite High School that propelled her to one of the highest honours at the University of Lethbridge.“All of them encouraged me a lot,” said the daughter of Josh and Marika Thyssen.The result was that at the university’s recent Spring Convocation, Thyssen … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe motivation for Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry to ride in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge is simple – kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That’s why once again they are participating in this national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s sixth year doing the ride.Four … Read more…