By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm’s Economic Development Officer has been recognized as the province’s best.At a ceremony in the Kananaskis in April, Brady Schnell was named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta.“I was very surprised,” Schnell said. “There were some really impressive award winners at that conference.“I was genuinely surprised (to win).”Schnell was recognized for one very special … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlthough Shawn Keys was recognized with a Chief’s Award of Exceptional Recognition by the Calgary Police Service, he would much rather talk about the award in the context of mental health and wellness.Keys, a lieutenant in the Calgary Fire Department and a 16-year member, was honoured with the award at the Chief’s Awards Gala back … Read more…
The Claresholm Local Press has been recognized as the second best overall newspaper in the province! In the circulation category of 1100-4999 they have also won second place for Best Front Page, and Best Sports Page; and first place for Best Editorial Page. They have also been awarded 1st Place for Special Supplement or Section; 1st Place for Best Feature … Read more…
The Canadian Girls Rodeo Association took over the Claresholm Agriplex with a rodeo on May 28 and 29, featuring cow riding, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer undecorating. Here, Claresholm’s Huxley Thom turns in Saturday’s best time in little cowgirl pole bending. Photos by Rob Vogt
The Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team was in tough on Tuesday, May 24, when they hosted the number-one ranked, Tier 1 Holy Trinity Academy Knights of Okotoks at Millennium Park. The Cobras played hard, but fell by a score of8-3. At left is shortstop Zak Wright getting ready to throw out a runner at first base while at … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThe new bylaw officer for the Town of Clareshom brings a wide range of experience to his new job.Brian Webber started his job on May 9, taking over from Kyle Aikema who had been the bylaw officer.“It’s been good,” Webber said of his first few weeks on the job, adding he is busy getting to know … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThe RCMP have charged two Calgary men with multiple offences related to recent break and enter and theft in Claresholm.At 6:53 a.m. on May 27, the RCMP received reports of a break and enter in progress in a residential garage in the 5000 block of 3A Street in Claresholm.Members from the Nanton RCMP detachment attended the … Read more…