By David GaleA brand new chapter in junior hockey has begun in southern Alberta as the Southern Alberta Mustangs, who play their home games at the Stavely Arena, embark on their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Mustangs, owned by Lisa May, are part of a brand new Alberta Division created this year, joining fellow … Read more…
Our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend Kaye McKee, passed away in Claresholm on November 12, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Kaye was born in Hanna, Alberta on November 3, 1930, daughter of John and Alice Shand.Kaye is survived by her sons David and his two daughters: Kryan (Evan) VanRooy and Maddison McKee (Adam Semchuk); and John … Read more…
Claresholm Branch no. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion put on the annual Remembrance Day service at the Claresholm Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Here, Ed Hood salutes after laying a wreath. For related coverage please see page five. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtAt 1:55 p.m. today, cell phoners will go off, messages will flash across television screens and more as Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System.An Alberta Emergency Alert test will be issued at 1:55 p.m. across multiple channels including television, radio, wireless devices, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step in closing an unused portion of an alley on the east side of town to make room for the relocation of some storage units.At its Nov. 3 meeting, council passed first reading of a road closure bylaw, after hearing a report from administration.That report explained the town has been working … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B2” girls’ volleyball team, pictured above, took third place at the league post-season tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on Nov. 7 and 8. The “B1” girls advanced all the way to the final to take second place. Photo submitted
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally Published on Nov 13, 2025 at 11:15 A rich tapestry of western heritage unfolds beyond Alberta’s big cities and more famous destinations, providing amazing opportunities for tourists and rural entrepreneurs alike. That’s among the key messages offered up by Andrew Boitchenko, who joined cabinet last May as the province’s latest minister of tourism … Read more…