By Rob VogtWith the resignation of Craig Zimmer from Claresholm town council, voters will go to the polls to fill the vacant council position on Oct. 19.The decision came at council’s July 20 meeting, after a long discussion.Karine Keys, who has served as chief returning officer for several municipal elections and byelections, said she proposed Oct. 19 because that was … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has been honoured for its hard work and dedication on not one but two of its musical theatre productions.CalgaryACTS, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres recently announced the nominations for the 2026 Community Theatre Awards, where the Claresholm Arts Society earned 12 nominations for their production of “Annie” and 13 nominations for “Little Shop of … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs local artisan Dean Lindquist continues on his journey of making guitars, each instrument tells its own story.The journey started simply enough for the retired Grade 5 teacher with cigar box guitars.“I had tried to play regular guitar,” he said from his living room in Claresholm where he was surrounded by the fruits of his labour.His sister is a … Read more…
The Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place under the big tent at Granview Park in Granum from July 17 to 19, featuring music, praise and much more. Clockwise from top left are the Daae Family; master of ceremonies Elliott Fleck; Joyful Melody; just some of the praise given on the weekend; Tehilla Worship from Calgary; and Gospel Echoes Canada … Read more…
By Rob VogtCiting the need for further discussion, Claresholm town council has sent to committee a draft policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence.At its June 22 meeting, council heard a presentation from Patrick Gaede, the town’s municipal intern, presenting the draft policy.He explained as artificial intelligence continues to develop, administration has determined a policy is required to safeguard, … Read more…
Sparta House held a pancake breakfast and garage sale on Saturday, July 11, to raise funds for programs and awareness of what Sparta House does. Here, Bruce Luft peruses just some of the items on sale. Sparta House is a welcoming and non-judgmental mental health clubhouse where adult members with mental illness can take part in various programs, build friendships … Read more…
The Range gravel road race took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 11, starting in Centennial park looping through the roads west of town, and returning to Centennial Park. Here, the racers get started. Photo by Rob Vogt