Museum announces plans for construction of new building

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has announced its intention to raise funds for a new building, with a goal of beginning construction in 2027.The museum held a “Spring Festival” on Saturday, May 24, and used the occasion to make the announcement.“Today marks a major milestone for the Claresholm and District Museum,” began Barry Gibbs, chair of the … Read more

Volunteers build new play structure at playschool

By Rob Vogt Years of hard work and dedication have paid off as volunteers put up a new playstructure at Learn-A-Lot Playschool.The equipment arrived Thursday, May 22, the site was prepared and the playstructure was assembled and installed on Friday, May 23.Tristyn Warburton, chair of the playschool board, said fundraising began when the playschool moved to its current location in … Read more

Southwest United high school rugby team wins 3A provincial title

By Frank McTighe Southwest United brought the first-ever 3A high school boys rugby sevens provincial championship home Saturday, May 24.United beat West Island College Wolves 33-17 in the championship game at St. Albert to win the 3A provincial title.Based in Fort Macleod, Southwest United has players from F.P. Walshe School, Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm, Matthew Halton High School … Read more

Claresholm native named elementary school principal

By Rob Vogt West Meadow Elementary School’s new principal will be very familiar with the community.On May 22, the Livingstone Range School Division announced Dean Heck has been named principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.Heck attended school in Claresholm and is a graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School, holds bachelor of … Read more

Farmers cheered on as they work Alberta’s fields

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta farmers and ranchers are bringing their fields to life this May with the backing of a government that understands the value of agriculture, a UCP member told the legislature this week. Glenn van Dijken praised the province’s farming public as national leaders in agrifood exports. “While agriculture is a year-round effort, spring marks … Read more

Jasper anticipating 20% less visitors than usual this summer

By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – With several campsites and hotels destroyed in last year’s wildfire, visitation is expected to be 20 per cent less than usual in Jasper this summer. While interim housing has helped alleviate the accommodation shortage, some rooms meant for visitors are still being used to house residents and contractors, while other properties are … Read more