By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If Alberta can get a handle on the pandemic, the province is poised to boom. That was one of the messages Danielle Smith brought to a crowd of about 45 at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Sept. 21. Smith, who has been a school board trustee, MLA, leader of Alberta’s official opposition, and a … Read more…
Dave Murphy needs your support as he undertakes a very special challenge. Starting on Sept. 20, the Claresholm resident is taking part in the “Legendary Dad Bod Challenge” put on by Men’s Journal Magazine. If he garners enough votes, he will win a prize of $25,000, a two-page feature in Men’s Journal, the “Legendary Dad Bod” trophy and more, with money … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Considerable research resulted in the discovery of two long-lost graves of military servicemen who were laid to rest in the Granum cemetery. Ground penetrating radar and research of that included records kept by the former Town of Granum has resulted in finding the graves of Private Robert John Emmit, (HLI SAF), a Boer War … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A long-time fixture in the Stavely community, who died a few months ago, has been named this year’s Stavely Citizen of the Year. During the intermission of the Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Aug. 28, Ian Sundquist of the Stavely Elks, announced that Ron Marshall had been named the Stavely Citizen of the Year for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you want to see a local business recognized for its hard work or customer service, there is still time to nominate them for one of the business awards offered by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a way for us to recognize and celebrate out local business,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Arena came alive this past weekend with the sights and sounds of a Young Creators Market. The event, which took place Saturday, Aug. 21, was organized by Megan McClung and Naomi Bullock, who want to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in young people. The market featured 31 tables with youth ranging in age … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Canadians will go to the polls to elect a new federal government on Sept. 20, 2021. On Aug. 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Governor General Mary Simon, asking her to dissolve Parliament and requesting an election be held. Voting takes place on Sept. 20 with advanced polls to be held on Sept. 10, … Read more…