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…
By Rob VogtIt isn’t one particular teacher or class that Nadine Thyssen remembers from her years at Willow Creek Composite High School that propelled her to one of the highest honours at the University of Lethbridge.“All of them encouraged me a lot,” said the daughter of Josh and Marika Thyssen.The result was that at the university’s recent Spring Convocation, Thyssen … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe motivation for Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry to ride in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge is simple – kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That’s why once again they are participating in this national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s sixth year doing the ride.Four … Read more…
Celebration of life honouring Beth Lapsley, who passed away July 4, 2026.Loving Mum of Sharon (Vince);and cherished Gran of Stephanie & Nathan King.Sunday, August 16, 2-4 p.m.Come & Go at the Claresholm Social Centreto share your special memories of Beth.We hope to see you there.
Fair Days took over Claresholm from Aug. 6 to 9, offering something for everyone over the four days. Clockwise from top left are Kaydie Detmers and Gia Sabey playing one of the newspaper games on Thursday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Claresholm Local Press; Willow Skinner having fun in Amundsen Park on Saturday; Ernie Ling throwing a … Read more…