By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe 64th edition of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo was back outdoors for the second year in a row and drew a good crowd, despite the threat of rain on Friday night.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 17, 18, and 19, and the winners were:Ladies breakaway roping• First, … Read more…
Be sure to check out all the garage sales in Claresholm on Saturday!
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has declared an agricultural disaster exists in the municipality.On June 9, the M.D. issued a statement that the Municipal District of Willow Creek council passed a resolution during its June 8 council meeting, declaring an agricultural disaster.The Alberta Crop Report of May 31, 2022 indicated the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlthough the current rains make drought seem far away, Willow Creek water users are being encouraged to report their usage so Alberta Environment and Parks can manage the amount of water going into the creek from Pine Coulee Reservoir when levels decrease.About 45 people gathered at the Claresholm Community Centre on Thursday, June 9, to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudents can experience a lot in their six years at Stavely Elementary School.For Luke McPherson it was everything from hands-on learning, passion projects and track meets to egg candling; Halloween parties; One School, One Book; a field trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller; hot lunches; the school candy store and much more.McPherson was … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith a Las Vegas theme of “Raising the Stakes” in the background, Willow Creek Composite High School sent off their graduating class of 2022 in style with a weekend ceremony.The school welcomed the community for graduation festivities on Saturday, June 4.Valedictorian Mya Lobreau talked about the virtue of growing up in a small town and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm’s Economic Development Officer has been recognized as the province’s best.At a ceremony in the Kananaskis in April, Brady Schnell was named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta.“I was very surprised,” Schnell said. “There were some really impressive award winners at that conference.“I was genuinely surprised (to win).”Schnell was recognized for one very special … Read more…