The Range
The Range gravel road race took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 11, starting in Centennial park looping through the roads west of town, and returning to Centennial Park. Here, the racers get started. Photo by Rob Vogt
Recreation
Stavely museum offering a lot this summer
By Rob VogtHistory will come alive at the Stavely and District Museum this summer.Once again this year, the museum will be hosting archaeology day.For children ages eight to 15, Archaeology Day will be on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch included.This year the theme will be ranching.Children will learn about the 1800s and how things were … Read more…
The Kite
The students of local music teacher Michelle DeDominicis held their annual spring recital at Faith Community Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. Here, Mark Penner sings “The Kite”. Photo by Rob Vogt
Cascade of colours
The Claresholm Arts Society put on their 10th annual quilt show at the Claresholm Community Centre on May 22 and 23. drawing more than 100 visitors over two days. The theme of the show was “Scrappy’, and featured more than 130 quilts from Claresholm; Nanton; Fort Macleod; Lethbridge; Pincher Creek; Edmonton; Red Deer; Champion; Vulcan; work from students at Willow … Read more…
Minister promotes rural, western and Indigenous pathways to continued tourism success
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
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
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…