Stavely cyclists raising funds to fight cancer

By Rob VogtA year ago, two Stavely cyclists rode their bikes in August to kick cancer’s butt.Now, Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry are back and have started the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s third year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being … Read more

Clean. Drain. Dry.

August 01, 2024 – Government of Alberta Alberta is increasing public awareness to stop zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other dangerous invasive species from entering the province.   Alberta is zebra and quagga mussel free and wants to keep it that way. Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily … Read more

Ready to serve

The Claresholm Child Care Society preschool class had a fundraising lemonade stand on Thursday, July 25, at the day care. In back row from left, ready to serve lemonade, are Luken Menzies; Brixton Zentner; Steele Cross; and Ashton Norby; while in front row from left are Charlee Moyer; Savanna Koshney; Arden Reimer; Wolfgang Corbin; and Melody Wittgruber-Smades. Photo by Rob … Read more

RCMP welcomes new member

By Rob VogtThe newest member of the Claresholm detachment of the RCMP is settling in nicely.Constable Marcus Henningsson started his posting in Claresholm on April 12, just four days after graduating from training at Depot in Regina on April 8.His trainer is Constable Chris Vytek.“I’m really enjoying it,” he said. “The community is fantastic.“Everybody’s very receptive.”Henningsson, whose father is from Sweden … Read more

Claresholm Arts Society receives 25 nominations

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has received 25 nominations for the cast and crew of its productions of “The Sound of Music” and “The Mousetrap”.Nominations for the 2024 Community Theatre Awards (CAT) awards, which celebrate the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities were announced on July 22, 2024.The Claresholm Arts Society has 25 nominees in 19 … Read more

Skatepark finished and already receiving good use

By Rob VogtThe weather may be reaching record temperatures but it wasn’t too hot for skaters and bikers on Friday.That was the day the Claresholm Skatepark officially opened to the public.The new facility, located south of the town office at 111 – 55th Avenue West, covers 7,300 square feet, and cost $467,671.50, up from the original estimate of about $300,000.Lisa … Read more