By Rob VogtAlbertans will not pay any provincial tax on fuel until the end of the year.Recently, the provincial government announced the Cabinet and Treasury Board voted to extend the fuel tax pause through the remainder of the year.It was noted in a news release the rising cost of living is a top concern for Albertans and Alberta’s government remains … Read more…
By Rob VogtCandice Greig is the 2023 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 26, by Tim Nelson, of the Stavely Elks who look after the award.“Every year we recognize someone in our community who has gone above and beyond in our community as a volunteer to … Read more…
One person has died in a light airplane crash west of Claresholm.Police issued a release on Aug. 29 stating that on Aug. 28, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Claresholm RCMP received a 911 call advising that a small aircraft had just crashed in a field northeast of the Claresholm airport.RCMP, EMS and Fire attended and found the small plane.The single … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation has responded to the Municipal District of Willow Creek’s declaration of an agricultural disaster.At its Aug. 23 meeting, M.D,. council reviewed a letter from Minister RJ Sigurdson.“I sympathize with farmers across Alberta who are experiencing the impact of heat, dry weather, wildfires, and more,” he said.“I can assure you that I am closely … Read more…
By Rob VogtDakota Van Langen is going to the University of Calgary to study biomedical sciences with an eye towards going to medical school.The 2023 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School and class valedictorian will be assisted in her pursuit of that goal by a $2,500 scholarship from the Claresholm Lions Club.The Lions recently established the scholarship and plan … Read more…
By Rob VogtAshton Sahli knew exactly what he had to do when he settled in for the final ride of the night.Check in with a score of 86 or better and he would win the 20th edition of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding.With the crowd increasing in intensity as he rode, Sahli hung for eight seconds and everyone waited … Read more…
By Rob VogtUniversity life can be a balancing act for a student, especially if she plays a varsity sport and goes to school full time.Claresholm native Sofia Hoff was recently honoured by the University of Lethbridge for achieving that balance between her studies and playing rugby.The 2018 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School was one of the recipients of … Read more…