By Rob VogtA teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School has been recognized as one of the top first-year teachers in Alberta.Mackenzie Martin was recently honoured with the Edwin Parr Teacher Award in Zone 6 of the Alberta School Boards Association, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers who have demonstrated excellence in the Teaching Quality Standard.“I’m really honoured to be selected,” she … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a day to celebrate the culture of the Philippines.The Claresholm Filipino Society hosted an Independence Day celebration on Friday, June 12, featuring the best of Filipino culture including, dance, music and more.The day was to honour the indomitable spirit of the Filipino people.Nothing illustrated that better then the fact the rains threatened so, undeterred, the Claresholm … Read more…
By Rob VogtLooking back at high school, Kael Smith said it is a collection of small moments that stand out.There was being in Grade 7 and stuck in a lonely classroom in a corner of the school during the pandemic; attending teacher Heather Scott’s retirement party; and more.“These are the moments I will remember the most,” said Kael Smith, the … Read more…
The Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held their Flag Day at the Claresholm Cemetery on Sunday, June 7. Each year, on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of D-Day, which is June 6, the Legion cleans the graves of veterans buried in the cemetery and plants a Canadian flag at each one. Here, Brian Thibeau, the Legion’s sergeant-at-arms … Read more…
The students of local music teacher Michelle DeDominicis held their annual spring recital at Faith Community Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. Here, Mark Penner sings “The Kite”. Photo by Rob Vogt
Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama group, put on the pantomime “Alice in Wonderland” by Tom Whalley at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre from May 27 to 30. The show featured performers from across the area putting on this classical tale with their own personal twist. Photos by Rob
By Rob VogtIt is a story that spans decades.It is a story of hard work, perseverance and dedication.It is the story of F.A. (Fred) Burton and his journey to establishing and growing Burke Creek Ranch west of Claresholm.His grandson Randy Burton has penned a history of his grandfather, titled “If the Grass Could Talk: In Search of the Trailblazing F.A. Burton.”He … Read more…