By Rob VogtJason Hemmaway is the 2025 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 14 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Connie Quayle, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.She opened by noting Hemmaway is someone whose dedication, generosity, and … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step to increase the residential sewer usage charge from 50 per cent to 75 per cent of water consumption.At its April 13 meeting, council gave first reading to an amended water and sewer bylaw after hearing a presentation from Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained the municipality’s water and … Read more…
By Rob VogtSeannon Ocampo is the 2025 Claresholm Junior Citizen of the Year.He was honoured at Volunteer Appreciation put on by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services on Tuesday, April 14 at the Claresholm Community Centre.Avery Gertner, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.“He is a remarkable young leader whose dedication, character, and commitment to … Read more…
By David GaleWhat started as a 3,000-word essay turned into a once-in-a-lifetime trip for 17-year-old Rylen Guitton.The Grade 12 student at Willow Creek Composite High School recently returned from an international tour that took him from Iceland to New York City, an experience made possible through the Oddfellows, a longstanding organization rooted in community service and youth development.“I just saw … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Nanton School Enhancement Committee is halfway to its fundraising goal, and it still has two years remaining to reach it.The committee recently announced on social media, “We are almost half way to our first fundraising goal of $690,000!“As of March 23 we are at $340,488.74.“This is all thanks to the Nanton and supporting communities. We are so … Read more…
By Joe Manio, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What is the role of a community newspaper in the digital age? Print newspapers in southern Alberta face continuing decline as more readers in Lethbridge and surrounding communities shift to digital news sources for speed and convenience. Rising production costs and falling print advertising revenue have added pressure on traditional newspaper operations. Industry observers … Read more…
People gathered on Good Friday, April 3, to take turns carrying the cross from church to church on the west side of Claresholm. They stopped at each church to read a part of the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from Scripture, pray for that particular church, and sing a hymn. Here, Joy Eriksson Parisien, leads the procession carrying … Read more…