The Kite
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
Community
All the world is a stage
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
Author brings to life history of F.A. Burton, Burke Creek Ranch
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…
Museum, visitor information centre opens for new season
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Museum and Visitor Information Centre has opened for another season.Opening day was Friday, May 15. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the last Friday in August.This year the museum welcomes three summer staff.Emmitt Carlson is the collections assistant; Sarah Leeds is the education programming assistant; and Xander DeLeon … Read more…
Why I’m back in Claresholm (and who I am)
My name is Terril Orsten, and if you don’t remember me at all, you’ll either recognize my last name as the same as one of the first grade teachers at West Meadow, or a former RCMP officer in town. This isn’t mere coincidence, those are my parents. If that doesn’t jog your memory at all, you’ll have about a month … Read more…
M.D. approves concept plans for gravel pits
By Rob VogtThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved the concept plans for two gravel pits northwest of Fort Macleod and has taken the first step in re-zoning associated lands from rural general to natural resource extraction.The decision was made at council’s Dec. 17 meeting after a presentation by Ryan Dyck, the M.D.’s planner from the … Read more…
AI scholarships open doors for rural Alberta students
By Trent Wilkie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Published on Dec 19, 2025 at 12:43 Rural Alberta students will soon have new opportunities to access advanced technology education thanks to a scholarship program launched this week by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). The AI for Earth Scholarship Program, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada, will provide 750 post‑secondary students in … Read more…