The Christmas Hamper program is back again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner. Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of … Read more…
Demolition of the former Claresholm Elementary School building began last week, only to be halted at one point due to snowy weather.
It has been quite a ride the last few week for Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes. Not only did she take second place and a prize of $75,000 in Project WILD, a country artist development program, but she has been nominated for three Alberta Country Music Awards. In Project WILD, she was one of 12 artists competing in a contest … Read more…
The Claresholm Skatepark Association hosted, “Are you smarter than a skateboarder?” a trivia night at Putters at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 30, raising about $1,400 for a new skatepark. When the smoke cleared, the winning team pictured above from left are April Richards; Thaniel Franz, with his back to the camera; Lyle Franz; Edward Franz; … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Members of the community have banded together to raise funds to help a local community leader have a life-altering surgery to relieve chronic and debilitating pain. Brad Schlossberger is one of the people leading the fundraising effort. He said Kieth Carlson has had one vertebra in his back completely disintegrate, and a second one … Read more…
The Stavely Elks hosted their 15th annual pheasant derby on Nov. 15 and 16. It is a major fundraiser for the community and is responsible for the re-population of pheasants in the area. Here, Morley Heidmiller of the Stavely Elks, with one of the pheasants. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Electric Vehicle Charging Network station in Claresholm has been activated and is ready to put a charge into vehicles. On Nov. 15, the Peaks to Prairies Project held a ribbon cutting to officially launch the station, located just north of Roy’s Place next to Highway 2. These stations are owned and operated by … Read more…