By Rob Vogt Leanne Watson has come full circle in her education journey.The principal of Stavely Elementary School started her teaching career in Stavely and has finished it there.She has accepted a position with the Alberta Teachers Association, and her last day was this past Monday, Jan. 5.However, her last day with students was Dec. 19, capping an emotional final … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Town of Claresholm draft operating and capital budget for 2025 proposes a 6.045 percent tax increase.“This is an interim budget to allow the town to continue to operate into the new year,” said Jennifer Place, town director of corporate services, in introducing the financial document at the Dec. 9, town council meeting.“The … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chief Kelly Starling’s career to date has seen him fill a lot of big shoes and boots when necessary.In his younger days he was putting out fires around High River, to lighting fires on the bench of Claresholm high school football players. Now, in February 2025, Starling is again to polish his shoes … Read more…
🎄✨ HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE AND CLOSURE ALERT ✨🎄 Week of December 25 – Publishing date is moved to Monday, December 23. Booking Deadline is Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m.Week of January 1 – Publishing date is moved to Tuesday, December 31. Booking Deadline is Monday, December 30 at 10 a.m.Please be advised that our office will be closed for ChristmasHolidays … Read more…
By Rob Vogt You don’t have to go too far to experience the beauty and history in this region.To help you with that, local author Rob Steel has published his first book, “Dirt Trails and Back Roads” that takes the reader on a journey through the west through a series of vignettes.“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said the … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When BRC Aircraft’s long term flight plan is realized, it could mean the creation of 150 high-paying aviation industry careers in Claresholm.Zrinko Amerl, BRC Aircraft chief executive officer and president, explained in a Nov. 27 presentation to the Municipal District of Willow Creek council, that the sky is not the limit.In making his … Read more…