Christmas Hampers helping those in need

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

Trivia winners

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

Fundraiser started for man needing surgery

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