High school rodeo finals coming to Claresholm

By Rob Vogt Claresholm will play host to the Alberta High School Rodeo Finals for 2026 and 2027.At its July 23 meeting, the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek was updated on the event when Santanna Thom of the Willow Creek Agricultural Society and Logan Gertner, representing Alberta High School Rodeo, appeared as a delegation.Thom advised council Claresholm … Read more

Top guns return, nationals on target in Taber

July 24, 2025 Media inquiries Taber Alberta will host the 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals from July 28 to August 3   For the first time since 2017, Alberta will host the Canadian Handgun Nationals, bringing the top practical shooters from across the province and country to Taber. The week-long competition will test the skills of Canada’s sharpest shooters and showcase … Read more

‘Cattle Country Smackdown’ wrestling coming to Stavely this Saturday

By Rob Vogt It’s a homecoming for Otto Gentile.About 20 years ago he came to Claresholm, addicted to opioids, and entered the Lander Treatment Centre.Not only did he beat that addiction, but has been clean and sober ever since.Now, he wants to show all those people who helped him out just what he does.So this Saturday, July 26, Gentile, who … Read more

Catch a memory this Family Fishing Weekend!

The second weekend in July is one of Alberta’s two annual Family Fishing Weekends, when you can fish without a licence on waterbodies with open fishing seasons. Sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages, including during the Family Fishing Weekends. Family Fishing Weekend runs July 12 – 13.  Fishing is a fun way for friends and family … Read more

Nanton bareback rider wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo, Wainwright Stampede

By Barb Poulsen Seasoned bareback rider Ty Taypotat entered the weekend with $191 in earnings. But a couple of big wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo and Wainwright Stampede, both SMS Equipment Pro Tour rodeos, changed things dramatically for the 2022 Canadian Champion.He came out of last weekend solidly in the top twelve in Canada and well-positioned for a 13th CFR … Read more