The Claresholm Fish and Game Association held their annual head scoring on Friday, March 13 at the small hall of the Claresholm Community Centre, and awards night in the small hall on Saturday, March 14. From left are Kyle Hillmer and Riley Groves doing some scoring. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo by Rob Vogt
The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
The Town of Claresholm hosted its annual New Year’s Eve skate on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 31. Here, Kevin Keegan goes for a skate with his son Ryker. Photo by Rob Vogt
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally Published on Nov 13, 2025 at 11:15 A rich tapestry of western heritage unfolds beyond Alberta’s big cities and more famous destinations, providing amazing opportunities for tourists and rural entrepreneurs alike. That’s among the key messages offered up by Andrew Boitchenko, who joined cabinet last May as the province’s latest minister of tourism … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Centre transformed into a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. Dozens of volunteers spent two full days setting up the maze of horrors, dressing up in elaborate costumes, and applying make up Hollywood technicians would be envious of. Anyone who went through the haunted house could be shocked at any time, going around … Read more…
By David Gale Music lovers in the Foothills region are invited to an afternoon of “Joyful Notes” on Sunday, Nov. 2, as acclaimed organist and pianist John Vandenbeld performs at the Nanton United Church from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-friendly concert, presented by the United Church Women of Nanton, will feature a wide range of music from classical and semi-classical selections to hymns, spirituals, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s a chance for children zero to six to have some unstructured play time accompanied by a caregiver, inside every week.Tumbling Tots runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday mornings at the Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly. They provide the space but the program is not affiliated with the church.The program is drop-in, offered by Claresholm and … Read more…