When the walls came tumblin’ down
Demolition of the former Claresholm Elementary School building began last week, only to be halted at one point due to snowy weather.
Author: Staff Writer
Stokes wins $75,000; nominated for three awards
It has been quite a ride the last few week for Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes. Not only did she take second place and a prize of $75,000 in Project WILD, a country artist development program, but she has been nominated for three Alberta Country Music Awards. In Project WILD, she was one of 12 artists competing in a contest … Read more…
Biever number one in Canada after first-ever PBR win
It was a big night for a local bull rider in Dawson Creek. Logan Biever, 21, of Claresholm won PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Dawson Creek on Saturday night, Nov. 30, and in the process vaulted to the number one spot in Canada. Biever started the event, produced by Claresholm native Chad Besplug and Lyons Production Services, with a score of … Read more…
Trivia winners
The Claresholm Skatepark Association hosted, “Are you smarter than a skateboarder?” a trivia night at Putters at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 30, raising about $1,400 for a new skatepark. When the smoke cleared, the winning team pictured above from left are April Richards; Thaniel Franz, with his back to the camera; Lyle Franz; Edward Franz; … Read more…
‘Caught by Christmas’ coming next weekend
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer SUCH Drama wants to help get you into the Christmas sprit with a 45-minute show next week. Stavely’s Unique Character House (SUCH) drama group is putting on “Caught by Christmas” at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 7, with shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The play is written by Sharlee and Erica Glenn … Read more…
Fundraiser started for man needing surgery
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Members of the community have banded together to raise funds to help a local community leader have a life-altering surgery to relieve chronic and debilitating pain. Brad Schlossberger is one of the people leading the fundraising effort. He said Kieth Carlson has had one vertebra in his back completely disintegrate, and a second one … Read more…
Bird’s eye view
The Stavely Elks hosted their 15th annual pheasant derby on Nov. 15 and 16. It is a major fundraiser for the community and is responsible for the re-population of pheasants in the area. Here, Morley Heidmiller of the Stavely Elks, with one of the pheasants. Photo by Rob Vogt