Forever in our HeartsMichael Martin Jay RisbeyNovember 26, 1963 – May 29, 2026Michael “Mike” Risbey of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on May 29, 2026.Mike was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was raised in Stavely, Alberta. From a young age, he loved sports, but hockey was always his greatest passion. That love stayed with him throughout his life and grew into … Read more…
The students of local music teacher Michelle DeDominicis held their annual spring recital at Faith Community Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. Here, Mark Penner sings “The Kite”. Photo by Rob Vogt
It was a day of action on Friday, May 29. People across the province demanded action from the provincial government on affordability, public health care, and education, and made it clear that people stand with their neighbours, reject division, and believe immigrants deserve respect, dignity, and equity. This group was seen demanding action in front of the Claresholm constituency office … Read more…
By Rob VogtA grand slam home run was the difference as the Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team just came up two runs short of a gold medal.The Cobras hosted the Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier-3 finals at Millennium Ball Diamonds on May 29 and 30, advancing all the way to the championship final where they lost … Read more…
Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama group, put on the pantomime “Alice in Wonderland” by Tom Whalley at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre from May 27 to 30. The show featured performers from across the area putting on this classical tale with their own personal twist. Photos by Rob
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The Claresholm Arts Society put on their 10th annual quilt show at the Claresholm Community Centre on May 22 and 23. drawing more than 100 visitors over two days. The theme of the show was “Scrappy’, and featured more than 130 quilts from Claresholm; Nanton; Fort Macleod; Lethbridge; Pincher Creek; Edmonton; Red Deer; Champion; Vulcan; work from students at Willow … Read more…