By Rob VogtThe announcement was shrouded in mystery.An ad in the Local Press simply said “The Claresholm and District Museum has a massive announcement!” on Aug. 2.Visitors arrived to discover an exhibit created by the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington specifically for the Claresholm museum.With Claresholm Fair Days running this Thursday to Sunday, the exhibit commemorates the occasion.It … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhether vacationing, working, or taking a quick trip to run errands, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles, as more Albertans will be traveling on the highways this summer season.Commercial and passenger vehicle safety is critical to avoiding unnecessary risks while on the road. The Claresholm RCMP offers these tips to stay safe:Commercial drivers:• Complete pre-trip … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek team finished fourth at the most recent Southern Alberta Summer games.The team, made up of competitors from Claresholm, Stavely, Granum, Nanton, Fort Macleod and the surrounding area travelled to the County of 40 Mile for the games which were held from July 8 to 11.Willow Creek ended up with 39 gold medals, … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm’s annual Fair Days weekend actually gets going tomorrow night, Aug. 6, in downtown Amundsen Park.This year’s theme is “Road Trip to Claresholm” and entries for the bench show, or fair, will be accepted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Claresholm Arena.Much of the attention will be downtown starting at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when … Read more…
William (Bill) George Bach, MD, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, physician, and deacon, passed away on July 26, 2026.He was born on December 29, 1936, in Carmangay, Alberta, to Leonard and Josephine Bach. He grew up on a wheat farm with a hard-working father and a mother who served as a local schoolteacher. Bill attended the University of … Read more…
Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, Claresholm, AB.Gordon was born in 1942 in Regina, SK to Annie and Louis Szostak. He was the second of five children and has been predeceased by his son Clifford, brother Len, and sister Margaret., and survived by his wife Sharon, his son Darrell and … Read more…
The Claresholm Arts Society hosted quilting and musical theatre camps at the Claresholm Community Centre from July 20 to 24. Here, the musical theatre students wrap up camp on Friday afternoon by performing the show they had been working on all week. For full coverage please see page five. Photo by Rob Vogtpage five. Photo by Rob Vogt