By Rob VogtUniversity life can be a balancing act for a student, especially if she plays a varsity sport and goes to school full time.Claresholm native Sofia Hoff was recently honoured by the University of Lethbridge for achieving that balance between her studies and playing rugby.The 2018 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School was one of the recipients of … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen voters in Claresholm go to the polls next month, they will have several candidates to choose from in the elections for mayor and council.Monday, Aug. 21, was nomination day, the last opportunity for potential candidates to let their names stand.After a 24-hour period in which they could still withdraw their names, the town announced the following candidates … Read more…
By Rob VogtLucas Dunand dreams of being a world champion bull rider.The Claresholm native is pursuing that dream in Texas, a dream he has had as long as he has been riding. That’s been a long time, too.He started with mutton bustin’ at the Stavely Amateur rodeo, moved on to steer riding, then bull riding.“I’ve been pretty much riding my … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt all started 20 years ago when a bunch of friends and brothers met in the basement of the Stavely Hotel.Bull rider Glen Keeley had died four years earlier, and they thought it was time to honour his life and his legacy.The result was the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding, which has been entertaining crowds and making a … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has voted to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, an organization that advocates on behalf of all municipalities to the federal government.The decision came after a discussion at the M.D. council’s Aug. 9 meeting that started in open session before continuing behind closed doors.Coun. Earl Hemmaway questioned what the M.D. received from … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere will be a lot to see and do when Claresholm opens its doors to the world for its annual Fair Days weekend.“I think it’s our biggest Fair Days to date,” said Megan McClung, the town’s engagement coordinator who is overseeing the planning. “It’s definitely going to be four full days.”This year’s theme is “The Good Old Days” as … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Alberta RCMP are warning people to be aware of a new scam involving the promise of a farm grant.The police issued a news release on July 19 advising the public they are investigating a complaint of a farm grant fraud. The investigation revealed the victim signed up for a farm grant on a website that came up … Read more…