By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has begun the process of making consistent all the fees for the enforcement of snow, ice, grass and weed removal.At its Aug. 12 meeting, council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney the unsightly premises and property standards bylaw governs grass and weed control, while the traffic and highways bylaw governs snow and ice … Read more…
By Tim Bryson WCCHS Cobras football teamIt was a busy week at the Snake Pit last week, as all three Cobra football teams began fall camp.Both peewees and bantams have numbers in the low to mid 20s, which is good for their 9-a-side teams.The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras are down a few players from the spring and will … Read more…
By Mickey DumontLike a well-marinated recipe ingredient, the Sept. 5, Taste of Fort Macleod event continues to get richer and tastier with time.Participants can expect the ambiance of historic Main Street in downtown Fort Macleod to pair well with food, drink and live music.Ashley Tebbutt, executive director of the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce, says this year’s event is expected … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was the definition of clutch.The occasion was the 21st edition of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding on Saturday night, Aug. 17, down at the Stavely outdoor arena.After Coy Robbins had turned in the best ride of the night with an 87, giving him a score of 168.5, Jordan Hansen settled into the chute knowing exactly what … Read more…
By Rob VogtHistory will come alive this Saturday in some vintage buildings around Claresholm.“Open the Doors to History” will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., this Saturday, Aug. 24, offering a tour of seven stops at historic locations around town.The tour culminates in tea at the Claresholm and District Museum from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.The tour promises to … Read more…
By Rob VogtMany of the people interred at the Granum cemetery would likely never have imagined the world of today.In their times, anyone wanting information on a gravesite, or to see it, would physically have to go to the cemetery.The Alberta Family History Society is changing all that, by not only putting the records of cemeteries online but adding photographs … Read more…
1957 – 2024 It is with great sadness that his wife and the family of Douglas Matthew (Smith) Bowman announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Claresholm, AB.Doug leaves behind his loving wife, Debbie Kurtz; his mother Barbara Ann Smith; siblings: James Fredrick Smith (Pauline Chambers), Jennifer Ann Peers (Rick Peers) and Morgan Bradford Smith (Sherri Ritchie); … Read more…