By Rob Vogt One of the highlights of an Old West Jamboree is an old-fashioned carnival.That will highlight Friday, Aug. 8 at Claresholm’s annual Fair Days weekend, whose theme this year is “Old West Jamboree”.The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with a Claresholm Food bank pancake breakfast behind Claresholm Pharmacy, running until 10 a.m.At 11:30 a.m. ATB Financial will host … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a night of slaps, slams, and suplexes as CanAm Wrestling paid a visit to the Stavely Arena to provide some quality entertainment and raise money for a good cause.There were seven matches on the card on Saturday night, July 26, providing a little something from every part of the wrestling world.When the dust settled, $13,000 … Read more…
Alberta’s government is releasing the 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide, which will help Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure on public lands. The 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide helps outdoor enthusiasts plan ahead for their next outing to explore the province’s great outdoors, connect to the land and try something new this summer. Whether heading out for the … Read more…
By Julie Barker Nanton’s summer season is in full swing.Markets, rodeos, swim meets, and more fill the calendar.Summer in Nanton is shaping up to be one for the books, with July and August offering a lively mix of local events that showcase the heart of the community.Every Saturday through July and August, the Nanton United Church Farmers Market is the … Read more…
Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites Alberta makes culture more accessible with free and discounted summer admission for kids and youth at all provincial museums and historic sites until September 2. On July 4, Alberta joined the Canada Strong Pass program to help more people access and enjoy the history and culture our province has to offer. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The 67th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding action.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 12, 13 and 14, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Kody Lamb, 83 points;• First, Steven DeWolfe, 83 points;• Third, Jacob Stemo, 81 points.Steer wrestling• First, Pacean … Read more…
Saturday, June 14, 9am – 2pm, unless otherwise stated. Click here for map and listings. The map shows all garage sales participating in the Community Wide Garage Sale. Each red dot is a sale location. You can find specific types of sales: Use the dropdown menu to filter by items (like toys, tools, or clothing) To learn more about a … Read more…