By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was the perfect day as people came from far and wide to continue the Marathon of Hope.A crowd gathered at the Claresholm Fire Hall on Sunday, Sept. 15, in anticipation of the 44th renewal of the Terry Fox Run.It commemorates the efforts of Terry Fox who endeavoured to run across Canada to raise awareness and funds for … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was 44 years ago when a man with a prosthetic right leg dipped that foot in the Atlantic Ocean to start his run across Canada.Calling it the “Marathon of Hope”, Terry Fox aimed to raise money – $1 for each Canadian – and awareness of cancer and cancer research.Unfortunately, his cancer reappeared in his lungs, forcing him … Read more…
By Rob VogtA year ago, two Stavely cyclists rode their bikes in August to kick cancer’s butt.Now, Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry are back and have started the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s third year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Lions Club recently made a financial contribution to the Claresholm and District Museum, the latest in a long list of contributions to worthwhile community organizations.Lions President Lynn Heward was at the station building of the museum on Thursday, Aug. 1, where he presented an $800 cheque to Bill Kells, executive director of the museum.The funds were … Read more…
The Claresholm Child Care Society preschool class had a fundraising lemonade stand on Thursday, July 25, at the day care. In back row from left, ready to serve lemonade, are Luken Menzies; Brixton Zentner; Steele Cross; and Ashton Norby; while in front row from left are Charlee Moyer; Savanna Koshney; Arden Reimer; Wolfgang Corbin; and Melody Wittgruber-Smades. Photo by Rob … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Barrel Race was another huge success this year.The ninth annual event took place at the Claresholm Agriplex from May 3 to 5, kicking off on Friday night, May 5, with a benefit barrel race.Organizer Elaine Watt said the benefit barrel race attracted 137 riders who raised more than $15,000, with all proceeds going to … Read more…