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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Residents of Granum could be receiving their mail in Granum again, with news that Canada Post has leased a building from local building owners within the hamlet. Representatives of Canada Post picked up the keys to the building owned by Barin and Vicky Beresford on Railway Avenue and Grey Street north of the bank … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is a house that dates back to a time when Claresholm had street names, not just numbers. Recently it had fallen into disrepair, raising fears it may be purchased and torn down to make way for a commercial enterprise. But instead Rob and Britney Robertson bought the house located right next to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm bull rider continues to turn heads in the Professional Bull Riders, placing in the top 10 for the second straight event, highlighted by a fourth place ride in the first round. Logan Biever, who is the only Canadian competing in the United States, travelled to Greenville, South Carolina for the Pendleton Whisky … Read more…
These are just some of the hundreds of solar panels that have been installed at a solar farm under construction 10 miles northeast of Claresholm. Claresholm Solar has been approved for an 880-acre solar farm that will ultimately comprise 470,000 solar panels generating enough electricity to power 33,000 Alberta homes. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The local MLA said he wants the environment and water supply safe and protected. Currently, there is a proposed coal development project, seven kilometres north of Blairmore in the Crowsnest Pass, which Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod is not opposed to, as long as it is environmentally responsible and will bring up to 400 jobs … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a great way to kick off a new season as a Claresholm bull rider took eighth at the Professional Bull Riders season-launching event, highlighted by a second-place finish in the first round. Logan Biever, the lone Canadian competing in the United States, travelled to Cedar Park, Texas for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes continues to make waves on the music scene, recently garnering three Country Music Alberta Award nominations. The award nominees were announced by livestream on Jan. 5 where Stokes received nominations for Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Interactive Artist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year for “Christmas, … Read more…