By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterChildren have gone missing from a village.The crown jewels of the kingdom have been stolen, and the prince visits the village looking for them.He hears about the missing children and vows to find them.And he merts a gypsy girl in the process.Such is the plot for “Hansel and Gretel”, the latest production of Stavely’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterVicki McLaughlin wanted to stay in Kinettes until a cure for cystic fibrosis was found.That has not happened yet, but medicine is as close as it has been in a long time. A drug called Trikafta has given CF patients a new lease on life.Still, after more than 30 years of service to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has brought an infusion of new people into the community, to work and live.An information session on that program was held at the Claresholm town office and multi-use community building on Jan. 18 for about a dozen people in attendance.It was hosted on by the Claresholm and District … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm Under-15 Thunder hockey team sent their fans home happy with a 3-0 victory to win their home tournament on the weekend.The Thunder defeated the West Country Chiefs in the tournament final on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, on the strength of goals by Ty McLean, set up by Blake Cisar and Jace Campbell; … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe hall is empty, the stage is dim, the curtains are drawn.The Claresholm Arts Society’s production of “Cinderella” is in a break between its two-weekend run.Yet, in that break, the Arts Ssociety is taking an evening to pull the veil back on its inner workings.For those who made a minimum donation of $25, they … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterClaresholm town council will keep the water and sewer utility rates the same in 2023 as they were in 2022.At its Jan. 9 meeting, council approved the final two readings of a bylaw to freeze the rates for this year.Back at its Dec. 12 meeting, council passed first reading of a water and sewer … Read more…
Allison McKee – Columnist We just got back from our 30th wedding anniversary celebration trip. We spent five days south and three days hiking in Nevada, California, and Arizona. We visited three very different and incredibly gorgeous places, and I continue to think about how unique these places were.On our last day of hiking, we met a woman on the … Read more…