Citizen of the Year presented to outstanding volunteer 

By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Stavely’s 2018 award for Citizen of the Year goes to Louise Nelson. The award was presented midway through the Stavely Amateur Rodeo events on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Stavely Arena by Elks member Ian Sundquist, calling Nelson an “outstanding member of our community.” Nelson’s volunteerism includes many years with the Stavely Elementary School … Read more

Town council sets by-election date, process

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With the recent resignation of Donna Courage, town council set the date and process of the by-election to fill the vacancy the resignation left. At its Aug. 13 meeting, council discussed the process ahead. Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained that once a resignation is received by her, it must be filled … Read more

Town hires project manager to oversee multi-use building project

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has hired a project engineer to oversee the renovation of the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a community multi-use building. At its Aug. 13 meeting, council heard a report from Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, about the project. She said the ad hoc committee looking at the project … Read more