By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There is a lot happening in Granum School as a new year gets under way, including a new focus on leadership. Principal Jackie Kark said the school has 62 students this year, which is just one less than projected. “Some new families moved in,” she said. “We’re always very excited when new families join … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the upcoming mayor and town council all-candidates’ forum if the hall rental is not forgiven by the hall board. At its Sept. 20 meeting at Douros Pizza and Steakhouse, chamber members agreed to sponsor the forum, to be held at the Claresholm Community Centre at … Read more…
Participants in the 37th annual Terry Fox Run take off from the parking lot of the Claresholm Fire Hall on Sunday, Sept. 17, to start the run. Organizer Debbie Lozeman said this year’s event had more than 50 participants who raised in excess of $8,000. For full story please see page 15. Photo by Rob Vogt
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held their annual food drive on Saturday, Sept. 16. Here, Ethan, Sarah, and Lon Hall unload a carload full of donations. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Stavely Community Centre is the place to be to see student art from three area schools in celebration of Alberta’s Culture Days. The Claresholm Arts Society is putting on its second annual Student Art Show and Sale which will take place on Friday, Sept. 29, featuring art by students from Stavely Elementary School, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The election field is wide open in Claresholm as three candidates have let their names stand for mayor and 10 people are running for six seats on council. Nomination day was Sept. 18, and candidates had until noon on Sept. 19 to withdraw, which was after press time. The unofficial candidates are (listed alphabetically): … Read more…
Volunteers, members of the town’s public works department, and staff at West Meadow Elementary School spent Sept. 7, 8, and 9 building the school’s new playground structure. Once the matting is put in and allowed to cure, children will be free to play on the new structures. Until the fence is taken down, no one is allowed on the structures. … Read more…