By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Claresholm council has agreed to host the Texas 4000, arguably the world’s longest annual charity bike ride at 4,000 (6,437 kilometres) miles long, when it makes an overnight stop here on June 23. It will be Day 38 of 70 days on the road for the riders peddling from Austin, Texas … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was chance to renew friendships, relive old memories, and engage in some friendly competition on the ice, all while raising funds for several worthy community organizations.The second Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament took to the ice from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Claresholm Arena.Opening ceremonies were held on Friday afternoon, emceed by Mike … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A proposal for downtown open markets this summer was approved by the Town of Claresholm council.Question: How can the town improve downtown foot traffic, support local businesses, attract tourism, and generate funds for community events without placing a financial burden on small businesses.Answer: create a recurring downtown open market.A recent downtown business survey … Read more…
Our editor, Rob Vogt, was invited to speak on The CBC Eyeopener yesterday. If you’d like to listen, it’s begins at about 17:10 into the podcast. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16136557-calgary-eyeopener-podcast-thursday-march-27
By Rob Vogt Voters across Canada will go to the polls on April 28 to elect a new national government.Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday, March 23, to ask for the dissolution of parliament and a federal election to be held.Claresholm, Stavely, Granum and the Municipal District of Willow Creek are in the Foothills electoral … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Just over a year ago, Alonso and Tomas Quinteros were just learning the game of hockey, and now they are on the verge of representing their native country of Chile in an international tournament.Alonso, 12, and Tomas, 10, have been invited to represent Chile on their Under-12 team at the Latam Cup, from Aug. 17 to 20 … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Granum and District Historical Society wants to put the hamlet’s past on display.“The (historical society) is always looking at new ways that we can bring the Granum area’s history to life,” said Shalaine Williams, chair of the Granum and District Historical Society.By April a new park in Granum will be ready for … Read more…