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…
Denise LeBorgne (nee Carfantan) passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the age of 84 years.She is lovingly be remembered by her daughters, Joan (Raymond) and Diane (Greg); daughter in law, Christine; grandchildren, Kimberly (David), Cameron (Jennifer), Cooper and Riley; and her great-grandchildren, Rebekah, Abigail, Alayna, Maddison, Issac and Benjamin; by her four sisters, Jeannine, Viviane, Bernadette and Marie … Read more…
Mary Janet Sundquist, 88, of Kelowna, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.Born in Stavely, Alberta to parents Emil and Martha Sundquist.Mary worked in the banking industry for many years but also followed her dream to have her own restaurant; Mary’s Country Kitchen in Peachland, BC. She loved music, travelling and visiting.Mary raised one daughter, Janet, and was blessed with … 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…