Beware the walking dead
Denise Spencer and Aaron Cheshire were just two of the 80-plus people who took part in the third annual Zombie Walk on Friday, Oct. 13. The event raised approximately $770 with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm.
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Open house for proposed medical marijuana operation in Stavely
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer A public forum held by the Town of Stavely for an 89,000-square-foot marijuana greenhouse facility that could employ 42 town residents once built, with another 14 in management at its Calgary office, appeared to have the support of about 60 people who attended the forum on Oct. 12 at the Stavely Community Centre. About … Read more…
Walking dead take to the streets for the Zombie Walk on Friday
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Beware the walking dead as Halloween approaches. Just a simple scratch or a bite could change your life forever. The Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, Your Dollar Store with More and North and Company Law Offices are putting on the third annual Zombie Walk on Friday night, Oct. … Read more…
Claresholm candidates forum draws a crowd of 300-plus
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 300 people gathered at the Claresholm Community Centre last week to hear what nine of the 10 candidates for town council and three candidates for mayor had to say. The forum, held Oct. 4, started with opening statements then proceeded to a question and answer session. The nine candidates for council that … Read more…
Celebrating diversity
Linda DeMaere and Sol Klein were part of a booth at the Claresholm and District Museum exhibit hall celebrating Claresholm’s rich Norwegian culture. The presentation was part of “Eclectic Claresholm: Celebrating the Diversity of Claresholm’s Culture,” which was part of Alberta’s Culture Days activities all day at the museum on Sept. 30.
Ring leaders
The Ray Pezderic team won the ring spearing with wagons class at the 34th annual Golden Age Horse Show at the Claresholm Agriplex on Sept. 22 and 23. For more coverage please see page 22.
Granum to introduce Leader in Me to students
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…