Claresholm’s Fair Days weekend took over the town from Aug. 10 to 13, featuring something for everyone of all ages. The fun festivities were well attended from Thursday morning all the way through to Sunday afternoon. Below are just a few shots of the action-packed weekend. Check out this week’s newspaper for more!
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…
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…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has earned 11 nominations for its production of “Cinderella”.On July 24, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres announced the nominations for the 2023 Community Theatre or CAT awards celebrating the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities.A total of 17 productions were nominated from 12 different companies. There were four companies new to Calgary’s … Read more…
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By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see some great barrel racing and raise some money for a great cause.The eighth annual Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Benefit Barrel Race takes over the Claresholm Agriplex from May 5 to 7.Elaine Watt and Kaycee Mandel are organizing the event.They explained in a letter that one of the features of the weekend is … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a day of fun for family and people of all ages.Winter Festival will take over the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, March 11, starting at 12 noon with opening remarks by dignitaries.“I think it’s going to be a great event,” said Megan McClung of the Town of Claresholm who is helping organize the event.At 12:30 p.m., Claresholm and … Read more…