By Rob VogtIt’s beginning to look a lot more like Christmas.The sights and sounds of the season will take over downtown Amundsen Park and the rest of downtown as the 24th annual Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the festive season this Friday night, Dec. 1.The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is put on by the Claresholm … Read more…
Tune in @ Noon (12:00 PM MST) on Monday, November 20, 2023 for this multi-generational event. A moment in history that you will say, “I remember where I was when…” Nearly 60 Years In The Making. The biggest, most significant event ever to be broadcast on euroRADIO; Nanton’s Radio Station. One of the greatest bands of all time. —- The … Read more…
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…
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…