By Frank McTighe It was an emotional moment at the close of Livingstone Range School Board’s June meeting as trustees said farewell to superintendent Darryl Seguin.Seguin is leaving Livingstone Range for a new position as director and chief executive officer with Sun West School Division in Saskatchewan.“I would just really like to take this opportunity to thank you,” said Lori … Read more…
By Julie Barker Nanton’s summer season is in full swing.Markets, rodeos, swim meets, and more fill the calendar.Summer in Nanton is shaping up to be one for the books, with July and August offering a lively mix of local events that showcase the heart of the community.Every Saturday through July and August, the Nanton United Church Farmers Market is the … Read more…
Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites Alberta makes culture more accessible with free and discounted summer admission for kids and youth at all provincial museums and historic sites until September 2. On July 4, Alberta joined the Canada Strong Pass program to help more people access and enjoy the history and culture our province has to offer. … Read more…
The second weekend in July is one of Alberta’s two annual Family Fishing Weekends, when you can fish without a licence on waterbodies with open fishing seasons. Sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages, including during the Family Fishing Weekends. Family Fishing Weekend runs July 12 – 13. Fishing is a fun way for friends and family … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has approved the Claresholm Housing and Service Needs Community Report and directed the Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services board to review the report and its findings/opportunities.The decision came at council’s June 23 meeting.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained the report was presented at council’s June 9 meeting by the … Read more…
By Barb Poulsen Seasoned bareback rider Ty Taypotat entered the weekend with $191 in earnings. But a couple of big wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo and Wainwright Stampede, both SMS Equipment Pro Tour rodeos, changed things dramatically for the 2022 Canadian Champion.He came out of last weekend solidly in the top twelve in Canada and well-positioned for a 13th CFR … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP were busy with a variety of activities over the first quarter of 2025.Sergeant Perry Pelletier of the Claresholm RCMP appeared as a delegation at the June 23 meeting of Claresholm town council to provide a quarterly update, spanning Jan. 1 to March 31.He noted the provincial RCMP has been requesting assistance from detachments to provide … Read more…