Out west
Reader Anna L. Cairns submitted these photos she took on March 16 depicting the lovely fresh snow on her old farmstead west of Nanton.
International Women’s Day celebrated with special awards
By Rob VogtThree very special women were honoured with awards on International Women’s Day this past weekend.A gala event was held on Sunday, March 8, at the Claresholm Social Centre, where the awards were presented.The Woman of Inspiration was Kendis Kirkendall, honoured for sharing her talents, skills and advice to help others reach their goals in their life journey and/or … Read more…
Preparations on-going for 2026 bench show
By Rob VogtThe second weekend in August will be here before you know it, so planning is well under way by the Claresholm Fair Board for the 2026 Claresholm and District Bench Show.This year’s bench show will take place on Friday night, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at a venue that is yet to be determined.The bench show is … Read more…
Stavely and District Museum undergoes transformation
By Rob VogtThe Stavely and District Museum has undergone a transformation that will enhance the experience for visitors.The room to the east, euphemistically called the “lean-to”, has been completely re-done.The room has been insulated and painted, with the assistance of a corporate grant of $7,170.The room has been cleaned up, and re-organized, making it easier for visitors to move through … Read more…
M.D. updates guidelines to site telecommunications towers
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has updated its guidelines on the locations of telecommunications towers.At its Feb. 11 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a report from administration explaining the purpose of the amendment is to align and update the telecommunication siting protocol guidelines and corresponding application form.Discrepancies have been identified between the guidelines and the corresponding application … Read more…
Under-18 hockey season comes to an end
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder advanced all the way to their league final before dropping the championship series.The Thunder faced a combined team from Bow Island and Foremost in a two-game, total-goal series for the championship banner.Game 1 was at Claresholm Arena on Friday night, March 6, which Bow Island won by a score of 4-2.Ryan Van Langen opened … Read more…
Addressing ‘social determinants’ reduces crime — not amping up sheriffs transition, NDP asserts
Originally published on Mar 04, 2026 at 13:54 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP has prioritized a provincial police service over making communities safer and addressing the root causes of crime, the Opposition charged in the first week of the legislature’s spring sitting. Irfan Sabir, the NDP’s deputy house leader, said the government needs to address “social determinants” … Read more…