By Rob VogtAs the temperatures drop, the snow falls and it begins to look and feel a lot more like winter, it sets the perfect stage for one thing – Winterfest.The annual event will take over the inside and outside of the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, Feb. 21.Winterfest starts at 2 p.m. with a wide variety of things to … Read more…
By Rob VogtPreparations are well under way for the latest edition of Claresholm’s Winterfest.At its Jan. 26 meeting, Claresholm town council approved a request by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce for the responsible sale and consumption of liquor at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 21, between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the condition an application … Read more…
The Drama 10 class at Willow Creek Composite High School staged the original play “The Almost Princess Bride” on Jan. 13 and 14, including this performance on Jan. 14. From left are Daryen Slevin and Jaxson McDonald crossing swords, with Maliki Hildebrand looking on. Photo by Rob Vogt
Connie Quayle, Claresholm’s Citizen of the Year, officially lights the community Christmas tree at the Claresholm and District Museum, for Old Fashioned Christmas. For more coverage of Old Fashioned Christmas please see pages four and five. Photo by Rob Vogt
By David GaleThere’s a certain buzz around town and it’s not just the holiday season approaching. The Claresholm Arts Society is preparing to raise the curtain on “Annie”, the beloved classic about hope, family, and finding your place in the world.This production marks the organization’s 14th show and its 11th musical, another milestone in a decade-long effort to bring performing … Read more…
The Claresholm Social Centre hosted a Halloween-themed music party on Sunday, Oct. 26, attracting more than 30 people to listen to some great local music. Here, Rod Venables and Shelly Hughes perform. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt One of Mariya Stokes’ first gigs was singing the national anthem for the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding at the Stavely Arena.Now, the Stavely singing sensation has come full circle.She will be performing in concert on Saturday night, Aug. 16, at the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding outdoors at the Stavely Arena.It has been a busy year … Read more…