By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Beef Producers is looking to the future following the announcement of intent to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association, though producers are being assured they will not see major impacts. The decision was rooted in several factors, says ABP chair Doug Roxburgh, which had been shared with the CCA prior. The organization has … Read more…
August 14, 2025 Media inquiries Agriculture research is essential to helping one of Alberta’s longest-lasting and largest sectors remain strong and continue to grow. Alberta’s agriculture sector has a well-earned reputation for making the world’s best agri-food products, from that directly benefits farmers high-quality honey to top-shelf triticale. That reputation is owed in part to innovative research the province’s two … Read more…
A Celebration of Life honouringAlan George “Al” Boe(long-term partner of Wendy Hall) who passed away at the age of 64 on November 12, 2024;will be heldSat., August 30, 2025at the Northern Lights Hall at 7 p.m.The hall is located 11 km South of Claresholm on Highway 2, and 8 km West on Meadow Creek Road.(274043 Meadow Creek Road).Bring a snack … Read more…
July 27, 1948 – August 3, 2025It is with peaceful hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Robert Holloway, age 77, of Arrowwood, Alberta, on Saturday, August 3, 2025. Don was born on July 27, 1948 in Castor, Alberta to Dave and Nancy Holloway.He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cheryl of 53 years; their 4 children, Cameron (Nikki), … Read more…
Claresholm Fair Days took over the town from Aug. 7 to 10, with activities packing all four days. Clockwise from top left is Don Lunn cooking up some eggs at the Claresholm Legion’s breakfast on Saturday morning, Aug. 9; Oakley Larkin, enjoying one of the activities in Amundsen Park on Saturday afternoon; the The Claresholm and District Museum float, selected … Read more…
By Rob Vogt One of Mariya Stokes’ first gigs was singing the national anthem for the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding at the Stavely Arena.Now, the Stavely singing sensation has come full circle.She will be performing in concert on Saturday night, Aug. 16, at the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding outdoors at the Stavely Arena.It has been a busy year … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was the thrill of a lifetime for three local teens.Ethan Ferguson, Will Norby and Rhett Sears competed in the wild pony race in front of an enthusiastic crowd for the first five days of the Calgary Stampede.The three boys, all 12 and 13 and going into Grade 8 at Willow Creek Composite High School, made up … Read more…