By Rob VogtOver the next 18 months, Patrick Gaede plans to learn everything he can about municipal government.The recent graduate of the University of Calgary joined the Town of Claresholm staff as a municipal intern on May 19, a position he will hold for the next year and a half.Born and raised in Calgary, Gaede earned a bachelor of arts … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School celebrated pride in performance with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 11, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Syler Sabey and Briggs Baker tied for male athlete of the year.Maya Sabey was the honourable mention female athlete of the year.Huxley Thom was … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a day to celebrate the culture of the Philippines.The Claresholm Filipino Society hosted an Independence Day celebration on Friday, June 12, featuring the best of Filipino culture including, dance, music and more.The day was to honour the indomitable spirit of the Filipino people.Nothing illustrated that better then the fact the rains threatened so, undeterred, the Claresholm … Read more…
By Rob VogtLooking back at high school, Kael Smith said it is a collection of small moments that stand out.There was being in Grade 7 and stuck in a lonely classroom in a corner of the school during the pandemic; attending teacher Heather Scott’s retirement party; and more.“These are the moments I will remember the most,” said Kael Smith, the … Read more…
The Willow Creek Agricultural Society hosted the Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals from June 3 to 7 at the Claresholm Agriplex, featuring the best of the best in the province. Clockwise from left are Luca Kidd, of Claresholm, competing in bull riding; Mattie Keeley, of Nanton, competing in breakaway roping; and Hayden MacKay, of Claresholm, competing in bull … Read more…
The Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held their Flag Day at the Claresholm Cemetery on Sunday, June 7. Each year, on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of D-Day, which is June 6, the Legion cleans the graves of veterans buried in the cemetery and plants a Canadian flag at each one. Here, Brian Thibeau, the Legion’s sergeant-at-arms … Read more…
Saturday, June 13, 9am – 2pm, unless otherwise stated. Click here for map and listings.