The Stavely Elks hosted their 15th annual pheasant derby on Nov. 15 and 16. It is a major fundraiser for the community and is responsible for the re-population of pheasants in the area. Here, Morley Heidmiller of the Stavely Elks, with one of the pheasants. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer What do you want to be when you grow up? It is a question asked of virtually every young person at some point or another. Sean Aiken says the true way to find the answer is by experiencing as much as possible to discover what your true passion is. In his case, he embarked … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Growing up in Stavely where she was treated as an equal with males did not prepare Quinn Ohler for what awaited her in the “real world” of television news. Ohler, a television journalist with Global Edmonton, was one of the guest speakers at the Pink Tea put on by the Claresholm Public Library on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A person who became synonymous with the Claresholm Public Library has literally become part of the building. Kathy Davies, who worked at the library more than 30 years, had a room named after her at the Pink Tea put on by the Claresholm Public Library on Oct. 18. The event celebrated the 90th anniversary … Read more…
Barry and Annabel Mitchel have been staunch supporters of the Claresholm Church of the Nazarene for almost 50 years. This past Sunday, Oct. 13, the church presented the Mitchells with a distinguished service award to honour all those years of dedication and hard work. Reverend Darryl Wicks made the presentation as part of the regular Sunday service. “I have leaned … Read more…
Farm-to-plate supper By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Rain could not put a damper on the Feast of Claresholm. The event, which is a chance to honour the farming and ranching community that plays such a vital role in this area, was scheduled for downtown Amundsen Park on Friday, Sept. 6. However, with clouds looming and rain threatening, organizers moved … Read more…
Beware the un-dead By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The streets of Claresholm will come alive with the undead when the sun sets on Friday the 13th. The Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, Your Dollar Store with More, Gratitude and Tim Hortons are putting on the fifth annual Zombie Walk this Friday night, Sept. … Read more…