By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence in town operations.The decision came at council’s Aug. 17 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration and heard a presentation from Patrick Gaede, the town’s municipal intern.The report stated that as artificial intelligence continues to develop, administration has determined a policy is required to … Read more…
By Rob VogtBrian Nelson is the 2026 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, by Tim Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.He explained the citizen of the year award started as the Flanagan Citizen of the Year Award where it … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere is nothing like watching rodeo outdoors in the summer sunshine.The 64th Stavely amateur rodeo took over the outdoor arena on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22.When the smoke cleared, the winners were:Barrel racing, eight and under• Callahan PhillipsBarrel racing, 9 to 14 years of age• Rykyn ParkerLadies barrel racing, 15 and older• Willow KingsmithBoys steer riding, 14 and under• … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe early warning system activated just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, setting off cell phones all over town – a hailstorm was coming to Claresholm.A few minutes later, Mother Nature unleashed her wrath on the entire community.Golf-ball-sized hail powered by high winds smashed windows in buildings and vehicles, ripped vinyl siding, dented vehicles and buildings, blew … Read more…
Fair Days took over Claresholm from Aug. 6 to 9, offering something for everyone over the four days. Clockwise from top left are Kaydie Detmers and Gia Sabey playing one of the newspaper games on Thursday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Claresholm Local Press; Willow Skinner having fun in Amundsen Park on Saturday; Ernie Ling throwing a … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe announcement was shrouded in mystery.An ad in the Local Press simply said “The Claresholm and District Museum has a massive announcement!” on Aug. 2.Visitors arrived to discover an exhibit created by the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington specifically for the Claresholm museum.With Claresholm Fair Days running this Thursday to Sunday, the exhibit commemorates the occasion.It … Read more…
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…