By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal District of Willow Creek has declared an agriculture disaster, with drought conditions worsening and reducing crop yields. At its July 28 meeting, M.D. council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan that the idea was before council because some interest had been expressed in discussing it. Reeve Maryanne Sandberg said the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Every year on the August long weekend members of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club have their provincial party in a small town in Alberta. Along with getting together, they try to give back to the community they visit. This year they chose Claresholm and teamed up with Calgary Family Peer Connections for mental health … Read more…
A total of 150 cyclists registered for “The Range” on Saturday, July 24, a gravel road race that went through the hills west of Claresholm. It covered a total of 122 kilometres, and attracted riders from Calgary south. Here, about 100 riders start the race. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It has been quite a journey for Claresholm native Camille Blott, from small town Alberta to big city Toronto, and musical theatre to film and television. Now, she is standing on the threshold of her next adventure – her first single. The song “little apartment” dropped under her artist name “millie bee” (both are … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The pandemic has claimed one more victim, with the cancellation of this year’s Claresholm and District Bench Show. On Monday, July 26, Syd Gray, president of the Claresholm and District Fair Board who organizes the bench show, announced the event will not go ahead this year. The bench show, held at the Claresholm Community … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Fair Days parade will return to the streets of Claresholm with a very special theme. David Poulsen, engagement coordinator for the Town of Claresholm, is organizing the parade and has announced the theme for the event which takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14. The theme will be “Wings Over … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Although the official report on the feasibility of an Alberta provincial police service has not come in, Alberta’s justice minister is confident it will not only cost less than the current contract with the RCMP, but provide better service in rural Alberta. Kaycee Madu, who also acts as Alberta’s solicitor general, held a town … Read more…