Cards on a rainy Saturday morning
Cribbage tournament While the rain poured outside, card players went inside to the Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for a cribbage tournament on Saturday, June 23.
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Beware the witch doctor!
The Diamonds staged another wildly successful variety show at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on June 20, 21 and 22, featuring a variety of old classics with a new spin. Here Bev Ramm and Rod Venables are confronted by this manic medi, played by Laurie Butler, as they perform, “Witch Doctor”. For more coverage please see page nine.
Smeltzer, Keeley win provincial championships in Ponoka
High school rodeo finals By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm has produced not one but two provincial high school rodeo champions this year. The Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals took place in Ponoka from June 1 to 3, and Grady Smeltzer won the bull riding while Kelby Keeley won the goat tying. Smeltzer turned in three rides … Read more…
Board to explore recording, livestreaming meetings
School division By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Livingstone Range School Division board of trustees has decided to explore video recording its meetings and the requirements for storage and use. The item was brought to the board’s June 19 meeting by Brad Toone, chair of the board. Before any discussion began on the matter, Toone passed the chair to … Read more…
RCMP investigate theft
Police By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft of a truck and enclosed trailer. An older model white Ford SRW with flames on the side was taken from a driveway and last seen travelling west on 54th Avenue West at approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 21. Claresholm RCMP would like … Read more…
Chamber to launch own postage stamp
It’s in the mail Will go perfectly with chamber postcard By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will launch its own postage stamp for re-sale at a cost of just over $800. The chamber met at Putter’s at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on June 20, where they discussed the stamp program. Director … Read more…
Willow Creek Gathering – Celebrating western culture
Charlie Ewing, at right, of Claresholm, and Erinn and Danielle McRae of Nanton, were just some of the performers at the 18th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering at the Stavely Community Centre on June 15, 16, and 17. For full coverage please see page five.