By Rob VogtAt 1:55 p.m. today, cell phoners will go off, messages will flash across television screens and more as Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System.An Alberta Emergency Alert test will be issued at 1:55 p.m. across multiple channels including television, radio, wireless devices, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step in closing an unused portion of an alley on the east side of town to make room for the relocation of some storage units.At its Nov. 3 meeting, council passed first reading of a road closure bylaw, after hearing a report from administration.That report explained the town has been working … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B2” girls’ volleyball team, pictured above, took third place at the league post-season tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on Nov. 7 and 8. The “B1” girls advanced all the way to the final to take second place. Photo submitted
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally Published on Nov 13, 2025 at 11:15 A rich tapestry of western heritage unfolds beyond Alberta’s big cities and more famous destinations, providing amazing opportunities for tourists and rural entrepreneurs alike. That’s among the key messages offered up by Andrew Boitchenko, who joined cabinet last May as the province’s latest minister of tourism … Read more…
Bernice Elizabeth Postman of Granum passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 28 2025 at the age of 62 years.Bernice is survived by her husband of 34 years, James Postman; children: Merissa Petek (Dom), and Mykaila Postman; grandchildren: Nate, Leo, Myla and Ariel; siblings: Steven Petek (Rose), Jeannet Rittenhouse, Katrina Harty (Dallas) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased … Read more…
Steel – Danny Lawrence Steel of Brooks, Alberta passed away in Brooks on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 66 years.Danny was born in Claresholm, Alberta on May 10th, 1959, son of John Lewis and Younne Horner. He spent his youth in Claresholm and graduated from Willow Creek Composite High School.Danny married Kathleen King on November 21, 1992, … Read more…
The recently elected mayor and council for the Town of Claresholm was sworn in at a ceremony in council champers on Monday, Nov. 3. From left are Couns. Craig Zimmer; Seth Wagner; and Kandice Meister; Mayor Brad Schlossberger; and Couns. Rod Kettles; David Knox; and Kieth Carlson. For related story please see page two Photo by Rob Vogt