By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Smoke filled the basement of the old town office as firefighters systematically searched for someone trapped inside. Then one of the firefighters went down, and another. Now the firefighters were searching for their own. Wading through smoke and the monotonous sound of ringing fire alarms, firefighters located their fallen comrades and dragged them to … Read more…
Scenes of the south – Pat Fogg sent in this photo of the sun going down to end another gorgeous day in Claresholm last week. As the days get longer and the evenings have more light, the sunsets become more breathtaking.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The three beef clubs in the Willow Creek 4-H District are holding an online fundraiser with proceeds going to those affected by the recent wildfires in the Stavely and Claresholm area. Jeanne White, leader of the Claresholm 4-H Beef Club, explained the Stavely/Parkland, Fort Macleod and Claresholm beef clubs have an achievement day every … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The owner of a dog involved in an attack on a Claresholm resident this past summer has been convicted on several charges and will pay fines of $1,200. According to Claresholm RCMP, on Aug. 6, at approximately 8 a.m., police responded to a report of dog attack on Eighth Street West in Claresholm. Investigation … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Three visitors to the area have been charged in connection with a fire in the Forest Protection Area west of Claresholm. According to a news release issued by the Claresholm RCMP, on the afternoon of Saturday, April 3, a fire was reported in the Forest Protection Area of the Porcupine Hills west of the … Read more…
The six graduating players from Claresholm Minor Hockey, who played an abbreviated season of Under-18 hockey this past year before it was cancelled to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, were honoured at a safe presentation on April 12 at the Claresholm Arena. From left are Don Mackin, coach; Jayden Hall; Jaylen Martineau; Kyle Vogelaar; Randy Keller, coach; Cade … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm bull rider turned in his best ever performance in the Professional Bull Riders, taking second place at an event in Texas. Logan Biever travelled to College Station, Texas for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event on April 9 and 10 where he had a flawless three-for three performance to finish a career-best … Read more…