By Rob VogtThe best auctioneers in the world gathered in Stavely last week, vying to make it to the finals of the International Livestock Auctioneer Championship.A total of 30 auctioneers from Australia, the United States and Canada took their turns selling 2,200 head of cattle at a sale at Foothills Auction in Stavely on Friday, July 12.The event started with … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has directed administration to investigate the potential to create a community peace officer program in Claresholm and to report back to council at a future meeting.At its June 24 meeting, council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney there have been concerns in the community about traffic including speed on the highway and speed … Read more…
By Rob VogtFor years, if you wanted to find Bob Sharma, the best place to look was in the school gym, be it Willow Creek Composite High School or West Meadow Elementary School.After 25 years in the Livingstone Range School Division, Sharma announced his retirement effective the end of this school year.His teaching career began with a three-year stint in … Read more…
By Rob VogtMalik Salman has always had a passion for math and physics, before he was a teacher and now that he has retired after 25 years at Willow Creek Composite High School.It all started with undergraduate work at the University of Lethbridge.From there he did a masters of science in physics and a bachelor of education from the University … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to shine a spotlight on the high school students who have been working hard all year long learning the skills of a firefighter.The Granum Fire Academy Class of 2024 held a celebration on June 19 at the Granum Fire Hall, where students were recognized for their achievements.The Class of 2024 is:• Quynlen Darragh;• Brooklyn … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm Recreation has a lot planned for this summer.No matter what the weather is like outside, it’s always perfect for a dip in the pool because Claresholm has an indoor swimming pool.The aquatic centre features a five-lane, 25-metre pool, with Olympic-rated diving blocksIt also is handicapped-accessible with a graduated entry, and is accessible to everyone.The pool offers something … Read more…