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FLEMING STOCK FARMS & RJ LIVESTOCK Bull Sale Friday, March 27, 2026 at Foothills Auctioneers in Stavely. Sale time is 1:30 p.m.
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‘Sideways’ highlights trauma, resilience, healing
By Rob VogtIt is a story of resilience and hope.Bob Wilkie was a talented hockey player, the ideal blend of size, speed and talent, on the track towards playing professional hockey.Then, on Dec. 30, 1986, the unthinkable happened.Wilkie was playing for the Swift Current Broncos when their team bus crashed on an icy road.Four of Wilkie’s teammates – Trent Kresse, … Read more…
Claresholm teacher nominated for award
By Rob VogtA teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm has been nominated by the Livingstone Range School Division for the 2026 Alberta School Boards Association’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award.On March 13, the division announced it nominated MacKenzie Martin for the award which honours outstanding first-year teachers in Alberta.Robert Rodgers, principal at Willow Creek Composite High School, said … Read more…
Preparations on-going for 2026 bench show
By Rob VogtThe second weekend in August will be here before you know it, so planning is well under way by the Claresholm Fair Board for the 2026 Claresholm and District Bench Show.This year’s bench show will take place on Friday night, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at a venue that is yet to be determined.The bench show is … Read more…
Stavely and District Museum undergoes transformation
By Rob VogtThe Stavely and District Museum has undergone a transformation that will enhance the experience for visitors.The room to the east, euphemistically called the “lean-to”, has been completely re-done.The room has been insulated and painted, with the assistance of a corporate grant of $7,170.The room has been cleaned up, and re-organized, making it easier for visitors to move through … Read more…
M.D. updates guidelines to site telecommunications towers
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has updated its guidelines on the locations of telecommunications towers.At its Feb. 11 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a report from administration explaining the purpose of the amendment is to align and update the telecommunication siting protocol guidelines and corresponding application form.Discrepancies have been identified between the guidelines and the corresponding application … Read more…
Here we go
With the 2026 Winter Olympics recently wrapping up in Italy, West Meadow Elementary School held their own version of the games on Friday, Feb. 27. Here, riding the bobsled from left are Porter Chatterton, Andray Tiglao and Ostap Orevchuk. For more coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt