By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Modern Alberta farms rely heavily on women getting their post-secondary education and returning to the countryside to take on leadership roles, an MLA said recently. But their full participation in the province’s foundational industry is nothing new, the UCP’s Tara Sawyer told the legislature in acknowledgement of UN International Year of the Woman Farmer … Read more…
FLEMING STOCK FARMS & RJ LIVESTOCK Bull Sale Friday, March 27, 2026 at Foothills Auctioneers in Stavely. Sale time is 1:30 p.m.
Dorothy Mae (nee Stevenson) Darch, 82, of Claresholm, Alberta, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre.Dorothy was born in Claresholm on February 13, 1944, to Leo and Hazel Stevenson. She was raised east of Claresholm on the family farm and ranch, where her lifelong passion for horses, cattle, and grain farming began.She attended … Read more…
June 7, 1935 – March 5, 2026 Mr. Wayne Schlosser of Stavely, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on March 5, 2026 at the age of 90 years.Wayne is survived by his sister Gloria, sons Ron (Les), Greg (Brenda) and Blake (Monica); daughter Tina (Darcy) and daughter-in-law Bev (Bill), niece Kelly Holmes; grandchildren Allie (Matt), Lloyd (Robin), Jessica … Read more…
The Claresholm Fish and Game Association held their annual head scoring on Friday, March 13 at the small hall of the Claresholm Community Centre, and awards night in the small hall on Saturday, March 14. From left are Kyle Hillmer and Riley Groves doing some scoring. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has authorized administration to purchase a power rake attachment for the town’s bobcat skid steer at a cost not to exceed $20,000, funded from the town’s common equipment reserve.The decision came at council’s March 9 meeting, after they heard a report from Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure.He explained administration was seeking approval to … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt is a story of resilience and hope.Bob Wilkie was a talented hockey player, the ideal blend of size, speed and talent, on the track towards playing professional hockey.Then, on Dec. 30, 1986, the unthinkable happened.Wilkie was playing for the Swift Current Broncos when their team bus crashed on an icy road.Four of Wilkie’s teammates – Trent Kresse, … Read more…