By Rob VogtIt isn’t one particular teacher or class that Nadine Thyssen remembers from her years at Willow Creek Composite High School that propelled her to one of the highest honours at the University of Lethbridge.“All of them encouraged me a lot,” said the daughter of Josh and Marika Thyssen.The result was that at the university’s recent Spring Convocation, Thyssen … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe motivation for Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry to ride in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge is simple – kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That’s why once again they are participating in this national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s sixth year doing the ride.Four … Read more…
Fair Days took over Claresholm from Aug. 6 to 9, offering something for everyone over the four days. Clockwise from top left are Kaydie Detmers and Gia Sabey playing one of the newspaper games on Thursday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Claresholm Local Press; Willow Skinner having fun in Amundsen Park on Saturday; Ernie Ling throwing a … Read more…
By Rob VogtEight teams gathered in downtown Amundsen Park last Thursday with one goal – who can cook the best chili in town.The Claresholm Local Press hosted its annual chili cook-off on Aug. 6, attracting eight entries.When the smoke cleared after intense deliberations by the judges, the results were:• First, Darla Slovak;• Second, Vydelle Seitz.The judging panel consisted of David … Read more…
SubmittedA retired mechanic with the Canadian Armed Forces is bicycling 1,000 kilometres this summer from Canmore to Moose Jaw to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors OSI Service Dog program for the fifth year.Sergeant Rob Nederlof, formerly of Base Maintenance, at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba, leaves Canmore on Aug. 11 and lands in Moose Jaw on Aug. 19.The ride … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe announcement was shrouded in mystery.An ad in the Local Press simply said “The Claresholm and District Museum has a massive announcement!” on Aug. 2.Visitors arrived to discover an exhibit created by the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington specifically for the Claresholm museum.With Claresholm Fair Days running this Thursday to Sunday, the exhibit commemorates the occasion.It … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhether vacationing, working, or taking a quick trip to run errands, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles, as more Albertans will be traveling on the highways this summer season.Commercial and passenger vehicle safety is critical to avoiding unnecessary risks while on the road. The Claresholm RCMP offers these tips to stay safe:Commercial drivers:• Complete pre-trip … Read more…