Charity

By Rob Vogt It’s a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world. Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has started, offering the opportunity to help children across the globe. Annette Bordeleau and Judy Perison are organizing the campaign in Claresholm this year. Bordeleau said people can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; local churches; Your … Read more…

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has been presented with a unique fundraising opportunity – but for a limited time only.Until Dec. 31, any personal donations the museum receives, will be matched dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $50,000.That means the museum could have $100,000 in its bank account for a new building when the calendar … Read more…

By Rob Vogt Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That is the motivation Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry have to ride in the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s fourth year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being introduced … Read more…