SCHUILING, Diane

May 27, 1944 – October 7, 2025 Diane Schuiling (née Radisic), 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 7, 2025.Born May 27, 1944, in Sudbury, Ontario, she moved with her parents to Southern Alberta, where she lived with her nine siblings. The family ran a sugar beet farm, so she was no stranger to hard work. This was likely the … Read more

Candidates running for mayor of Claresholm make their pitch

By Rob Vogt The two men seeking to be mayor of Claresholm were front and centre last week, making their case for ratepayers to choose them.Challenger Lon Hall and incumbent Brad Schlossberger attended a candidates forum the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press hosted at the Claresholm Community Centre on Oct. 8.It was moderated by … Read more

Claresholm Junior ‘A’ Thunder notch first win, beating Athabasca

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Junior “A” Thunder may have reached a turning point, by splitting a pair of weekend games against Athabasca.The Thunder hosted the Rivermen at Claresholm Arena on Friday night, Oct. 10, dropping a tough 4-2 decision.The game started like so many for the Thunder where they fell behind 2-0 after the first period.This time, things were very … Read more

Dave of all trades joins Local Press family as reporter/photographer

By Staff The Claresholm Local Press is welcoming a new personality to its team, and it’s one with a story as dynamic and diverse as the crowds he’s entertained.David Gale, originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, has worn many hats over his four-decade career in entertainment and broadcasting – and now he’s adding “newspaper reporter” to the list.Gale’s journey began with a … Read more