The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Christmas season with the official tree lighting in the downtown parking lot for Old Fashioned Christmas on Friday, Nov. 27. Shannon Clay, the most recent Claresholm citizen of the year did the honours and lit up the tree. Here she is at right with Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People will still be able to use the Claresholm Arena and Aquatic Centre, but only through pre-bookings, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Claresholm town council convened a special meeting via video conference on Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the wake of new restrictions announced by the provincial government. Those … Read more…
Alberta’s government has removed the $5 fee for harvesting up to three Christmas trees from Crown land for personal use. Eliminating the fee will save Albertans almost $100,000 and make it easier for individuals to get their own Christmas trees and firewood from Alberta’s 87 million acres of forested land. “I hope Albertans take the time to go out with … Read more…
The boxes are then shipped to children in need around the world. Donations came from the entire school, and were then sorted and items chosen for each shoe box by the Grade 3 students. “They learn about being global citizens,” said teacher Esther McDowell. From left are teacher Carly Hoar, and students Angus Albrecht, Chloe Stewart, Aria Saini, Sofiya Korolova, Dayton … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Old Fashioned Christmas is back again this year, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, but it will look a little different. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press, who organize Old Fashioned Christmas, have decided to make it a week-long event instead of a one-night affair, starting on Nov. 27 and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A team of powerlifters, who train at a gym in Nanton, recently had a successful meet in Edmonton, setting national and world records and coming home with a healthy harvest of medals. They travelled to Evolve Strength in Edmonton on Nov. 7 and 8 for Shell Shock 5, a charity event in support of … Read more…
Veteran Ed Garrett salutes after laying a wreath on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces at the Remembrance Day service at the Granum cenotaph on Nov. 11. For full coverage please see page four. Photo by Rob Vogt