By Mickey DumontLike a well-marinated recipe ingredient, the Sept. 5, Taste of Fort Macleod event continues to get richer and tastier with time.Participants can expect the ambiance of historic Main Street in downtown Fort Macleod to pair well with food, drink and live music.Ashley Tebbutt, executive director of the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce, says this year’s event is expected … Read more…
By Rob VogtHistory will come alive this Saturday in some vintage buildings around Claresholm.“Open the Doors to History” will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., this Saturday, Aug. 24, offering a tour of seven stops at historic locations around town.The tour culminates in tea at the Claresholm and District Museum from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.The tour promises to … Read more…
By Rob VogtSome of the best bull riders and stock will descend on Stavely this weekend for one of the best events in the country.The 21st anniversary Glen Keeley Memoirial Bull Riding takes place at the Stavely Arena outdoor Arena this Saturday, Aug. 17.Barry Arnestad is a member of the organizing committee.“We’ll have Canada’s top bull riders,” he said.Glen Keeley was … Read more…
A complete guide to this weekend’s Fair Days activities is available in the August 7 edition of the Claresholm Local Press. Pick up your copy today!
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Lions Club recently made a financial contribution to the Claresholm and District Museum, the latest in a long list of contributions to worthwhile community organizations.Lions President Lynn Heward was at the station building of the museum on Thursday, Aug. 1, where he presented an $800 cheque to Bill Kells, executive director of the museum.The funds were … Read more…
July 30, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the upcoming Civic Holiday long weekend in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and … Read more…
By Jesse Boily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While out on life-saving training, the Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) team was the victim of the theft of “multiple items essential for emergency response.” The theft occurred at the 17.5 KM Canfor Bridge Wednesday, July 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. “It is truly disheartening to have items stolen from … Read more…