The Claresholm Arts Society’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” is set to take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre from April 30 to May 9. Here, Bradshaw McClung and Stephanie King share a moment. For more coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThere are a lot of questions surrounding the provincial government’s transition from the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH, to the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program, or ADAP.Vanessa McKenzie, executive director of Inclusion Foothills, held an information session on April 22 at Sparta House to share what information was available on the transition.It attracted more than … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Singers their concert “Music, the Greatest Adventure” on Friday, April 24 and Sunday, April 26 at the Claresholm United Church. Clockwise from left are the choir; Ed Hood and Doug McAvena; and from left are Kim Hieb; Mary Ann Elford; Sydna Ascione; Pam Russell; Darlene Van Diesen; Kathy Boldt; Rhonda Krizsan; and Amanda Wild. Photos by Amanda … Read more…
The Claresholm Under-13 Cobras spring basketball team played in the Calgary Shooting Stars Tournament this weekend. The boys played great winning all four games and taking home first place for the tournament. Photo submitted
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By Rob VogtJason Hemmaway is the 2025 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 14 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Connie Quayle, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.She opened by noting Hemmaway is someone whose dedication, generosity, and … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step to increase the residential sewer usage charge from 50 per cent to 75 per cent of water consumption.At its April 13 meeting, council gave first reading to an amended water and sewer bylaw after hearing a presentation from Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained the municipality’s water and … Read more…