On display – The Claresholm and District Fair Board was in and around Claresholm on Saturday, July 20, judging yards and gardens for the upcoming bench show. Here, Judge Beryl West talks to Isaac Peddle about the garden he planted. Winners will be announced at the bench show, to be held in the Claresholm Community Centre on Aug. 9 and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Christine Newman, 29, was last seen in Claresholm on July 8, 2019 and there is general concern for her safety and well-being. Newman is described as: White; Purple and brown hair, short on the sides; Green eyes; Five feet, three inches tall … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 in Claresholm last week. RCMP attended a collision at 4:40 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at First Street and 49th Avenue, where a northbound van crashed into the back of a northbound BMW. Minor injuries were sustained and one occupant was taken to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Everyone is welcome to enter their best chili for the community to sample in a cook-off on the Fair Days weekend in August. At its July 17 regular monthly meeting at Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse, the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce members decided to go ahead with a chili cook-off on Saturday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is looking to borrow $2.8 million for the purpose of constructing a town-owned building to create facilities for administration, day care, playschool and other users of community space referred to as multi-use community buildings. At its July 15 meeting, council passed first reading of a borrowing bylaw that outlined financing … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Stavely attracted some pretty fast talkers last week. Foothills Auctioneers hosted the 2019 Calgary Stampede International Livestock Auctioneer Championship Preliminary Round on July 12, attracting 27 auctioneers from Canada, the United States, Australia, and South Africa. “I figure it went well,” said Rob Bergevin, auctioneer, manager of the auction market and one of the … Read more…
By Mike Sherman, Granum Historical Board On Canada Day, the Granum Historical Board organized a show and shine motorcycle event that was held in front of the Granum Old Jail and Museum. Our board member, Jacquie Connor, was in charge of this first time event and she did an excellent job. Not only did we have 25 motorcycles registered but … Read more…