Riding high
Gilmar Santana of Ouro Preto, Brazil, won the 23rd annual Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding in Stavely on Saturday, Aug. 15. Here he scores an 83 on his first bull. For full coverage, please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
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Hail storm pelts town
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…
Local student tops at University of Lethbridge
By Rob VogtIt isn’t one particular teacher or class that Nadine Thyssen remembers from her years at Willow Creek Composite High School that propelled her to one of the highest honours at the University of Lethbridge.“All of them encouraged me a lot,” said the daughter of Josh and Marika Thyssen.The result was that at the university’s recent Spring Convocation, Thyssen … Read more…
Stavely cyclists raising funds to help kids battling cancer
By Rob VogtThe motivation for Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry to ride in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge is simple – kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That’s why once again they are participating in this national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s sixth year doing the ride.Four … Read more…
Annual chili cook-off heats up Amundsen Park
By Rob VogtEight teams gathered in downtown Amundsen Park last Thursday with one goal – who can cook the best chili in town.The Claresholm Local Press hosted its annual chili cook-off on Aug. 6, attracting eight entries.When the smoke cleared after intense deliberations by the judges, the results were:• First, Darla Slovak;• Second, Vydelle Seitz.The judging panel consisted of David … Read more…
Retired soldier cycling to support Wounded Warriors
SubmittedA retired mechanic with the Canadian Armed Forces is bicycling 1,000 kilometres this summer from Canmore to Moose Jaw to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors OSI Service Dog program for the fifth year.Sergeant Rob Nederlof, formerly of Base Maintenance, at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba, leaves Canmore on Aug. 11 and lands in Moose Jaw on Aug. 19.The ride … Read more…
Museum unveils new exhibit in time for Fair Days
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…