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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was another successful Terry Fox Run as more than 30 participants took to the streets to raise more than $5,000. The weather looked like it may not cooperate on Sunday, Sept.16, but as the run approached, the rain stopped and the weather cleared – just in time for the event to begin. Coun. Gaven … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A theatre artist with local roots has won one of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s 2018 Emerging Artists Awards, and $10,000 to go along with it. Emily Marisabel Cambridge (née Boyle), the daughter of Myrna Newman and Graham Boyle, was recently honoured with the award at a gala event in Edmonton. “I was kind … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft. On Sept. 14, the police were advised of a theft from Challenger New Holland in Claresholm. An unknown person entered the north lot of Challenger and stole the hydraulic pump off a 1475 New Holland Mower Conditioner. The pump and labour to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Three candidates have filed their nomination papers to run for the vacant seat on Claresholm town council. Nomination day was Sept. 17, and when the deadline passed, three candidates came forward (listed in alphabetical order by last name): Cutler, Mike; Ford, Shelley; Sutter, Daryl. Voters will go to the polls in the byelection scheduled … Read more…
Helping those in need The Claresholm Food Bank in cooperation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a community-wide food bank drive on Saturday, Sept. 15. Here, volunteers Brian Baum and Joy Parisien stand with Darcy Erickson in front of the multitude of donations received.