By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Students at Stavely Elementary School recently learned more about the animals in their area and what to do if they see someone break the law when they hunt or fish. Sarah Marthaller and Allison Selsing, of the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association, paid a visit to the school on Nov. 3. They brought a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The 15th annual Claresholm and District Health Foundation Gala has moved to an at-home event for the second straight year, but the organizer is pleased with the response and, although the deadline to participate has passed, there are other ways to support the foundation. “We’re grateful to the community getting behind all the changes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are asking the public to be aware of fraud in the area. On Nov. 12, the Claresholm and Nanton RCMP issued a release wishing to inform the public phone and computer frauds are ongoing across the country and Claresholm, Nanton, and surrounding communities are not immune from such criminal activity. This warning … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Member of Parliament for Foothills, which includes Claresholm, Stavely and the Municipal District of Willow Creek, has been named the official opposition’s shadow minister for agriculture, agri-food and food security. The announcement was made on Nov. 9 and came as a surprise to John Barlow. “I had no idea,” he said in a Nov. 12 … Read more…
Granum held a Remembrance Day service outdoors on Nov. 11 at the community’s cenotaph, where about 60 people remembered all the men and women who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Here Ed Garrett, a Korean War veteran, bows his head in rspect after laying a wreath. Photo by Rob Vogt
No public service in Claresholm this year. Granum hosting outdoor service Granum will commemorate Remembrance Day with an outdoor service at the Granum Veterans’ Memorial Park. The service, which is much smaller to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will start at 11 a.m. That also means masks and social distancing are required. Everyone is welcome as along as … Read more…
After the snow blanketed the football field at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday night, Oct. 29 and Saturday morning, Oct. 30, dozens of volunteers turned out to clear the field for a bantam football playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 30, including these three – Todd Buhmiller; Kelly Starling; and Carl Ohlheiser. For full game action please see page … Read more…