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…
By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It has recently become common knowledge the Hells Angels have arrived in Lethbridge, bringing mixed reviews along with them. Some on social media have said they are eager to see the outlaw biker gang on the streets of the city, but others have shared a less positive outlook. Mike Tucker, a spokesperson for ALERT, … Read more…
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…