High school rodeo finals By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm has produced not one but two provincial high school rodeo champions this year. The Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals took place in Ponoka from June 1 to 3, and Grady Smeltzer won the bull riding while Kelby Keeley won the goat tying. Smeltzer turned in three rides … Read more…
School division By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Livingstone Range School Division board of trustees has decided to explore video recording its meetings and the requirements for storage and use. The item was brought to the board’s June 19 meeting by Brad Toone, chair of the board. Before any discussion began on the matter, Toone passed the chair to … Read more…
Police By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft of a truck and enclosed trailer. An older model white Ford SRW with flames on the side was taken from a driveway and last seen travelling west on 54th Avenue West at approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 21. Claresholm RCMP would like … Read more…
It’s in the mail Will go perfectly with chamber postcard By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will launch its own postage stamp for re-sale at a cost of just over $800. The chamber met at Putter’s at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on June 20, where they discussed the stamp program. Director … Read more…
Charlie Ewing, at right, of Claresholm, and Erinn and Danielle McRae of Nanton, were just some of the performers at the 18th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering at the Stavely Community Centre on June 15, 16, and 17. For full coverage please see page five.
Brings wealth of experience to community By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm detachment of the RCMP has a new commander, who brings a wealth of experience to the job. Sergeant Greg Stannard started his new posting on June 11, taking over for the recently retired Sergeant Terry Wickett. “The community has been more than welcoming,” he said of Claresholm, noting … Read more…
Department praised by M.D. By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer This year the Granum Fire Department has changed over its fire chief and deputy fire chief. Sean Kelly was named fire chief to replace Justin Vandervalk earlier this year and Crystal Wilde was appointed deputy fire Chief at the June 13 meeting of the Municipal District of Willow Creek by … Read more…