By Rob VogtA teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm has been nominated by the Livingstone Range School Division for the 2026 Alberta School Boards Association’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award.On March 13, the division announced it nominated MacKenzie Martin for the award which honours outstanding first-year teachers in Alberta.Robert Rodgers, principal at Willow Creek Composite High School, said … Read more…
Reader Anna L. Cairns submitted these photos she took on March 16 depicting the lovely fresh snow on her old farmstead west of Nanton.
“Be Good!”Born April 15, 1943 to Astrid and Magnus Carlson, Art was the youngest of three siblings (Hilmor and Amy). Married to Lis for 56 years, he was the “cool dad” and father to Sonja, Karen (with husband Karl Serfas, children Katelyn and Justin), and Kieth (with wife Brandi, children Emmitt and Lo). Art proudly stepped off this earth to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThree very special women were honoured with awards on International Women’s Day this past weekend.A gala event was held on Sunday, March 8, at the Claresholm Social Centre, where the awards were presented.The Woman of Inspiration was Kendis Kirkendall, honoured for sharing her talents, skills and advice to help others reach their goals in their life journey and/or … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe second weekend in August will be here before you know it, so planning is well under way by the Claresholm Fair Board for the 2026 Claresholm and District Bench Show.This year’s bench show will take place on Friday night, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at a venue that is yet to be determined.The bench show is … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely and District Museum has undergone a transformation that will enhance the experience for visitors.The room to the east, euphemistically called the “lean-to”, has been completely re-done.The room has been insulated and painted, with the assistance of a corporate grant of $7,170.The room has been cleaned up, and re-organized, making it easier for visitors to move through … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has updated its guidelines on the locations of telecommunications towers.At its Feb. 11 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a report from administration explaining the purpose of the amendment is to align and update the telecommunication siting protocol guidelines and corresponding application form.Discrepancies have been identified between the guidelines and the corresponding application … Read more…