Author: Staff Writer
Trade expo
Trade expo and consumer fair draws more than 400 visitors It was a chance to learn more about a variety of goods, services and community organizations all under one roof. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce held their annual trade expo and consumer fair on Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1, drawing about 400 visitors over two days. … Read more…
Province dissolves Granum into M.D. of Willow Creek
It’s official – the Province of Alberta has officially dissolved the Town of Granum, now becoming a hamlet within the Municipal District of Willow Creek. The M.D. council issued a statement on Jan. 30 announcing the Lieutenant Governor in Council made an order dissolving the Town of Granum effective Feb. 1, 2020. The council extended a welcome to the newest … Read more…
Local lifesaver represents Canada in United Kingdom
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A local swimmer and lifesaver is starting to make waves in international waters. Meadow Liversuch, 16, of Claresholm was part of Team Canada, representing the nation at the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving in Leeds, United Kingdom from Nov. 21 to 23. Usually part of the development team, she competed against … Read more…
Thrill of a lifetime
Skating with the stars The Claresholm Atom Thunder hockey team had the opportunity to skate with the Calgary Hitmen and Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League at their game at the Calgary Saddledome on Saturday, Feb. 1. Here the Thunder team is standing at the glass cheering.
Stokes named female artist of the year
Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes has been named female artist of the year by the Alberta Country Music Association. The award was presented at a gala event in Red Deer on Jan. 26, capping a night filled with memories. “It was pretty awesome,” Stokes said, in a phone interview on Jan. 28. The evening opened with Stokes joining several other … Read more…
More than 200 gather to protest funding cuts
An information picket to protest provincial government funding cuts to health, eduction and the public service attracted more than 200 people last. Workers representing the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, United Nurses of Alberta, Health Sciences Association of Alberta, community members and concerned citizens gathered in the Claresholm downtown parking lot on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and took to the streets. … Read more…