Celebration of Philippines Independence Day

By Rob VogtIt was a day to celebrate the culture of the Philippines.The Claresholm Filipino Society hosted an Independence Day celebration on Friday, June 12, featuring the best of Filipino culture including, dance, music and more.The day was to honour the indomitable spirit of the Filipino people.Nothing illustrated that better then the fact the rains threatened so, undeterred, the Claresholm … Read more

High school rodeo provincials

The Willow Creek Agricultural Society hosted the Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals from June 3 to 7 at the Claresholm Agriplex, featuring the best of the best in the province. Clockwise from left are Luca Kidd, of Claresholm, competing in bull riding; Mattie Keeley, of Nanton, competing in breakaway roping; and Hayden MacKay, of Claresholm, competing in bull … Read more

Lest we forget

The Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held their Flag Day at the Claresholm Cemetery on Sunday, June 7. Each year, on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of D-Day, which is June 6, the Legion cleans the graves of veterans buried in the cemetery and plants a Canadian flag at each one. Here, Brian Thibeau, the Legion’s sergeant-at-arms … Read more

Standing up

It was a day of action on Friday, May 29. People across the province demanded action from the provincial government on affordability, public health care, and education, and made it clear that people stand with their neighbours, reject division, and believe immigrants deserve respect, dignity, and equity. This group was seen demanding action in front of the Claresholm constituency office … Read more