Stavely school bids farewell to departing Grade 6 students

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudents can experience a lot in their six years at Stavely Elementary School.For Luke McPherson it was everything from hands-on learning, passion projects and track meets to egg candling; Halloween parties; One School, One Book; a field trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller; hot lunches; the school candy store and much more.McPherson was … Read more

Presentation discusses responses to human trafficking

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to learn more about an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.About 35 people gathered at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on June 9 to hear a presentation by Liz Gibson, program manager for Rapid Exit from Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking, or RESET.It was the latest installment of “Opportunities for Growth”, … Read more

Graduating class of 2022 sent off in style

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith a Las Vegas theme of “Raising the Stakes” in the background, Willow Creek Composite High School sent off their graduating class of 2022 in style with a weekend ceremony.The school welcomed the community for graduation festivities on Saturday, June 4.Valedictorian Mya Lobreau talked about the virtue of growing up in a small town and … Read more

Schnell named economic developer of the year

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm’s Economic Development Officer has been recognized as the province’s best.At a ceremony in the Kananaskis in April, Brady Schnell was named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta.“I was very surprised,” Schnell said. “There were some really impressive award winners at that conference.“I was genuinely surprised (to win).”Schnell was recognized for one very special … Read more

The girls are back in town

The Canadian Girls Rodeo Association took over the Claresholm Agriplex with a rodeo on May 28 and 29, featuring cow riding, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer undecorating. Here, Claresholm’s Huxley Thom turns in Saturday’s best time in little cowgirl pole bending. Photos by Rob Vogt