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

Claresholm town council learns more about new town website

By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has launched an updated website with new features.Town council got a sneak peak at its Feb. 23 meeting from Ali Hemmaway, the town’s economic development coordinator, who took them through the new website.She also submitted a written report to council.That report explained the new Town of Claresholm website, hosted by Loop, was to launch … Read more

Winterfest

The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more