By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterTravis Toews wants to be the next leader of the United Conservative Party, and premier of Alberta, because he feels he is uniquely positioned to unite the party and bridge the gap between rural and urban voters.Toews made a stop at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on July 25, where a crowd of approximately … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe summer staff at the Claresholm and District Museum have been busy in the museum and visitor information centre all season long.Jordyn Wallace, who is the museum’s communications and public relations assistant, looks after the visitor information centre which is located in the station building on Highway 2 going through town.She welcomes visitors and answers … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Claresholm RCMP has welcomed a new member, who brings a range of experience in rural policing.Constable Chad Lengsfeld started in Claresholm near the beginning of July, and has been getting to know the community.“It’s been good,” he said.Originally from Calgary, he worked there before joining the RCMP, where his first posting was in Hanna in 2018.Now … Read more…
By Frank McTighe Local Press ContributorA fifth generation Granum-area farm family was among 19 recipients of Farm Family Awards on July 11 at the Calgary Stampede.The Dunlop family was recognized during an awards ceremony hosted by sponsor BMO at Stampede Park.The 19 recipient families were treated to a reception and brunch and an afternoon at the Calgary Stampede rodeo.They also … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterDuane Roset calls her one of the bestsopranos in this genre of music.Roset, who heads the trio fittingly called “Roset”, was referring to Claresholm native Charlene Brummund (née Baker), when they performed at this past weekend’s Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree.When she introduced herself during Friday night’s performance, Brummund said she was glad to be … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Centennial Park Campground was bulging with cyclists ready to hit the road on Saturday morning.Then they headed out on a rolling start on a ride that would take the better part of four hours or more.The event was “The Range”, a 128-kilometre endurance gravel cycling event that headed west of Claresholm, through the gravel … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA new face will be greeting children at Learn-A-Lot Playschool when the new year begins in September.After exactly 20 years as the playschool teacher, Carol Van Rootselaar has decided to retire.“It’s good to quit while you still love it,” she said. “It’s time to let someone else take over.“I have a good strong board, that I know would … Read more…