By David GaleBy the time Shaelyn Swanson arrived in Claresholm on Oct. 31 of 2025, she already knew she was stepping into more than just a new job – she was stepping into a calling.Swanson is the new child and family ministry pastor at Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly.While she has only been in the community a short time, she says the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder opened 2026 with a bang, shutting out their opponent in their first game of the new year in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Friday, Jan. 2, at Claresholm Arena, winning by a score of 5-0, as goaltender Finn Buhmiller made 24 saves for the shutout win.The teams were … Read more…
By Rob VogtCardiac services at Chinook Regional Hospital help patients across Southern Alberta, including people in the Municipal District of Willow Creek. For that reason, M.D. council has agreed to provide $30,000 to a fundraising campaign sponsored by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to substantially elevate the standard of cardiac health care at the Lethbridge hospital.Coun. John Van Driesten brought … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved the town’s interim 2026 operational budget and 2026 capital budget.The decision came at council’s Dec. 8 meeting after a presentation by Jennifer Place, the town’s director of corporate services.The interim 2026 operating budget forecasts total operating revenue of $9,609,357 and total operating expenses of $9,604,357.Place noted the proposed 2026 budget includes an anticipated … Read more…
Connie Quayle, Claresholm’s Citizen of the Year, officially lights the community Christmas tree at the Claresholm and District Museum, for Old Fashioned Christmas. For more coverage of Old Fashioned Christmas please see pages four and five. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Museum is asking people to keep them in mind, when people are planning their estates.The museum recently launched the Claresholm and District Museum Enhancement Fund, which will be used only for upgrades to the museum.It will not be used for the new building that funds are currently being raised for.The town owns and maintains … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was an opportunity to celebrate 80 years of learning to do by doing.Members, alumni, family and friends gathered at the Stavely Community Centre on Sunday, Nov. 23, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Stavely/Parkland 4-H Club.Darby Sundquist, herself a member for seven years, was the emcee for the event.She noted the mission of 4-H is “4-H Alberta … Read more…