By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is a house that dates back to a time when Claresholm had street names, not just numbers. Recently it had fallen into disrepair, raising fears it may be purchased and torn down to make way for a commercial enterprise. But instead Rob and Britney Robertson bought the house located right next to the … Read more…
These are just some of the hundreds of solar panels that have been installed at a solar farm under construction 10 miles northeast of Claresholm. Claresholm Solar has been approved for an 880-acre solar farm that will ultimately comprise 470,000 solar panels generating enough electricity to power 33,000 Alberta homes. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The local MLA said he wants the environment and water supply safe and protected. Currently, there is a proposed coal development project, seven kilometres north of Blairmore in the Crowsnest Pass, which Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod is not opposed to, as long as it is environmentally responsible and will bring up to 400 jobs … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes continues to make waves on the music scene, recently garnering three Country Music Alberta Award nominations. The award nominees were announced by livestream on Jan. 5 where Stokes received nominations for Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Interactive Artist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year for “Christmas, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer In most video games the player controls a humanoid character, but imagine taking on a different character. How about instead of a human rider, how about being the bull, smashing your way through the world collecting points and power-ups along the way. That is the premise of “Ragin’ Bull”, the latest video game from … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Three former students of Stavely school were the recipients of $1,000 scholarships recently. Just before Christmas, the Stavely Education Foundation presented a total of three scholarships to students who attended the school. The recipients were: • Juleah Lorenz who is attending the University of Lethbridge and taking a bachelor degree in environmental science; • … Read more…
What started out as one man’s dream of land and cattle in the new west has spanned generations and touched three centuries. Recently the Burton family, owners of the Burke Creek Ranch west of Claresholm, were presented with an Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award by Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod. Rick Burton tells the story, standing atop a hill overlooking … Read more…