Author: Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has been successful in its application for the federal government’s rural and northern immigration pilot. On June 14, the federal government announced Claresholm was one of 11 communities selected for the program, and the only one in Alberta. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on June 18. “Claresholm’s application would … Read more…

The Stavely Arena was the place to be on June 14, 15, and 16 for the 19th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering, featuring a weekend of music and cowboy poetry, along with vendors, good food, and much more.

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A curbside recycling blue bin recycling program will be coming to Claresholm, with a start date tentatively set for October. The decision came at the June 10 meeting of Claresholm town council after they reviewed a report from administration. The report stated that in 2018 the town’s recycling program was under review as the … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is looking at re-designing downtown Amundsen Park, and the public got their first look at concept designs last week. The town hosted an open house at Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion on June 6, attracting about 30 citizens, town councillors and town staff. Mayor Doug MacPherson … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a sunny day when 21 trap shooters, all friends and family of Arnold Norgard, lined up at the range west of Claresholm and took a shot in memory of their friend. The Claresholm Trap Club held a shoot on Saturday, June 8, in memory of Norgard and Ken McDowell, two long-time members … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer During the end credits of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, winner of an Oscar and Golden Globe for its visual effects, you will see it right in the middle of the screen under “lighting and composite artists”, middle column halfway down – the name Bradey Strong. What it does not say is that Strong was … Read more…