Originally Published on Aug 06, 2025 at 05:38 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Editor’s Note: Following is the second in a series of stories on social media roles, effects and strategies in politics and public life, especially at the provincial level in Alberta. Albertans who vibe with Janis Irwin see her regularly on mainstream TV, the perfect place to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt With six events in the books, the Nanton Nite Rodeo has crowned its champions.Events took place July 1, 5, and 10, and Aug. 7 with the finals on Aug. 12.When the dust settled, the champions for 2025 are: High point standing • Willow Kingsmith, junior high point champion girl.• Braiden Koch, junior high point champion boy.• Chase … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Water meters in Claresholm have reached the end of life, and must be replaced.At its Aug. 11 meeting, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for about $1.1 million to replace water meters, after hearing a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.Referring to a written report, he said the water meters, encoder receiver transmitters, and data collection system … Read more…
Claresholm Fair Days took over the town from Aug. 7 to 10, with activities packing all four days. Clockwise from top left is Don Lunn cooking up some eggs at the Claresholm Legion’s breakfast on Saturday morning, Aug. 9; Oakley Larkin, enjoying one of the activities in Amundsen Park on Saturday afternoon; the The Claresholm and District Museum float, selected … Read more…
By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Airport is taking measures to combat human trafficking by joining the notinmycity initiative. This initiative founded by country singer Paul Brandt in 2017 provides training for employees and the symbol of a yellow rose will soon be found in both the airport and the website to help give victims hope and spread … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Livingstone Range School Division has named a new superintendent who will officially assume the role in mid-September.The school division announced on June 27 Sean Beaton has been named the division’s new superintendent of schools, and he is set to arrive in early August.Beaton holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, a Certificate … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm will play host to the Alberta High School Rodeo Finals for 2026 and 2027.At its July 23 meeting, the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek was updated on the event when Santanna Thom of the Willow Creek Agricultural Society and Logan Gertner, representing Alberta High School Rodeo, appeared as a delegation.Thom advised council Claresholm … Read more…