Recreation

Minister promotes rural, western and Indigenous pathways to continued tourism success

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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…

Fright nights

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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…

Organist, John Vandenbeld to play in Nanton

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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…

Much to do Friday night at museum

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By Rob Vogt One of the highlights of an Old West Jamboree is an old-fashioned carnival.That will highlight Friday, Aug. 8 at Claresholm’s annual Fair Days weekend, whose theme this year is “Old West Jamboree”.The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with a Claresholm Food bank pancake breakfast behind Claresholm Pharmacy, running until 10 a.m.At 11:30 a.m. ATB Financial will host … Read more…