Schools getting into Christmas spirit with concerts

By Rob VogtSchools in Claresholm, Stavely and Granum have been working hard the last few weeks getting ready for their annual Christmas concerts.In Claresholm, West Meadow Elementary School will be hosting their Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 21.In order to accommodate everyone who wants to come, there will be two concerts – one at 10 a.m., for families … Read more

Closure, use of downtown lot approved for Old Fashioned Christmas

By Rob VogtAlthough fall has just started, planning is under way for the Old Fashioned Christmas event to be held in downtown Claresholm once again.The event, established by the Claresholm Local Press more than 20 years ago, and now put on in partnership with the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will take place on Friday, Dec. 1.At its Sept. … Read more

Fun-packed Claresholm Fair Days planned for this weekend

By Rob VogtThere will be a lot to see and do when Claresholm opens its doors to the world for its annual Fair Days weekend.“I think it’s our biggest Fair Days to date,” said Megan McClung, the town’s engagement coordinator who is overseeing the planning. “It’s definitely going to be four full days.”This year’s theme is “The Good Old Days” as … Read more

Old West comes alive in hills west of Granum with cowboy action shooting

By Rob VogtThe clock will turn back to the late 1800s next week when cowboy action shooters with names such as “Alberta Annie”, “Southwest Trapper”, and “Greenhorn Slim” will gather in the hills west of Granum to determine who will be the national champions.From Aug. 15 to 20, the Porcupine Hills Shadow Riders, the local club, will present the “Shadow … Read more