Fair Days! The community did not let the COVID-19 pandemic cancel Claresholm’s annual Fair Days weekend. Although there were fewer activities, and the ones that took place were adapted to meet guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, the show still went on and events were well attended. The show ‘n’ shine had 175 vehicles attend and collected $1,813.35 … Read more…
On Aug. 5 a Canon Powershot Elph 180 was turned into the Claresholm Detachment of the RCMP. The owner can claim the camera by coming to the Claresholm RCMP office.
The Claresholm RCMP are looking for the owners of two backpacks that were recently recovered. On July 28, around 9 p.m. Claresholm RCMP were advised that two unknown people on bikes left two backpacks in the ditch on Highway 519 and Range Road 264. The backpacks contained various clothing and personal items. The items can be claimed at Claresholm detachment of … Read more…
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the person or persons responsible for a recent hit and run. On Friday, July 31, around 12:30 p.m. a red caravan was parked in the handicap parking at the IGA grocery store. The driver of the van found a dent in the rear hatch door. Anyone with information on this crime, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The community gathered in Stavely last week for a fundraising auction to help one of their own. Foothills Auctioneers hosted a benefit auction for Roland and Janet Sippola on Friday, Aug. 7 at the auction market in Stavely that raised more than $50,000. The Sippolas lost their barn, 21 kilometres west of Nanton, to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s a chance to play some bingo, win prizes, and support local business all at the same time. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off “Shop in Claresholm” bingo on Aug. 8, with bingo cards appearing in the Aug. 5 issue of the Claresholm Local Press. “It’s a way to support local … Read more…
Sign of the timesSandy Siemens was one of the volunteers, along with J.C. Tratnik on the back, taking advantage of the hot sunny mornings, to do some painting at the Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly on Wednesday, July 29. Photo by Rob Vogt