Stavely cyclists raising funds to help kids battling cancer

By Rob VogtThe motivation for Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry to ride in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge is simple – kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That’s why once again they are participating in this national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s sixth year doing the ride.Four … Read more

LAPSLEY, BETH

Celebration of life honouring Beth Lapsley, who passed away July 4, 2026.Loving Mum of Sharon (Vince);and cherished Gran of Stephanie & Nathan King.Sunday, August 16, 2-4 p.m.Come & Go at the Claresholm Social Centreto share your special memories of Beth.We hope to see you there.

It’s a fair

Fair Days took over Claresholm from Aug. 6 to 9, offering something for everyone over the four days. Clockwise from top left are Kaydie Detmers and Gia Sabey playing one of the newspaper games on Thursday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Claresholm Local Press; Willow Skinner having fun in Amundsen Park on Saturday; Ernie Ling throwing a … Read more

Annual chili cook-off heats up Amundsen Park

By Rob VogtEight teams gathered in downtown Amundsen Park last Thursday with one goal – who can cook the best chili in town.The Claresholm Local Press hosted its annual chili cook-off on Aug. 6, attracting eight entries.When the smoke cleared after intense deliberations by the judges, the results were:• First, Darla Slovak;• Second, Vydelle Seitz.The judging panel consisted of David … Read more

Gustman, Wade Allen

In Loving Memory ofWade Allen GustmanIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wade Allen Gustman, who passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 63.Born on May 12, 1963, Wade lived a life defined by his love for family, the outdoors, and the simple joys that brought people together. An avid hunter and fisherman, … Read more

Ford,Tammy

It is with profound sadness that the family of Tammy (Tomena) Jean Ford announces her peaceful passing on July 29, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m.Born on June 18, 1945, in Toronto, ON to William Burns Heard and Stella (Panagapko) Heard, her childhood was spent in various locations in Saskatchewan.In her adult years, she relocated to Calgary where she spent many … Read more