By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has postponed making a decision on re-zoning land west of Claresholm to make way for a campground, RV park and micro-brewery, until its next meeting on March 24. At its March 10 meeting, council held a public hearing on an application by Adham Jaber to re-zone … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Imagine what a field of cereal boxes would like, all set up like dominoes, then tipping over the first one and watching the rest fall in order. That is what the students at Stavely Elementary School are attempting to do when they embark on a community service project to assist food banks in Claresholm … Read more…
There was a mini-car show in downtown Stavely on March 6 in front of Ron’s Rod Shop to celebrate the life of its owner Ron Marshall who recently passed away. The day also featured a parade of trucks from the Stavely Fire Department, of which Marshall had been a member. Photos by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Child Care Society moved into their new building a month ago and the executive director said it still feels like a dream. “It’s been amazing,” said Kim Gugala, director of the society. She has been with the day care for 15 years and there have been conversations the entire time about moving … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Learn-A-Lot Playschool moved into their new building a month ago and the teacher said it’s like night and day compared to the old building. The playschool was located in the basement of the Claresholm town office until it moved into its new facility on Feb. 1 located just north of West Meadow Elementary School … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer She had to keep it a secret for a month. When Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes was picked to co-host the Country Music Alberta Awards with George Canyon, a Canadian country music legend, there was a chance she would be announcing herself as a winner. After all, she was nominated for Horizon Female Artist … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Willis announce her passing on March 3rd, 2021 at the age of 97. Alice is the daughter of the late Bernice and Frederick Harband; dear wife of the late William Willis. She is survived by daughters Maureen and Beverley (Pugas). She was also predeceased by sisters and brothers, Helen, Phyllis, … Read more…