Back in session: Alberta teachers ordered back to work for Wednesday

Originally published on Oct 28, 2025 at 11:07 By Kaiden Brayshaw, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After missing 17 days of school, Calgary students are set to return to classes later this week, with the provincial government ordering the teachers back to work. After resuming legislation last Thursday, the Alberta government will legislate Bill 2: Back to School Act, ending both the … Read more

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has begun

By Rob Vogt It’s a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world. Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has started, offering the opportunity to help children across the globe. Annette Bordeleau and Judy Perison are organizing the campaign in Claresholm this year. Bordeleau said people can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; local churches; Your … Read more

Nominations open for Best of Claresholm awards

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is still accepting nominations for its The Best of Claresholmawards. Details and nomination forms are available on the chamber website at https://claresholmchamber.ca/awards. Winners will be announced at an event on a date yet to be determined. Local businesses will be recognized in the following categories: Community Builder AwardThis category is open to all … Read more

Claresholm Under-18 Thunder win two weekend tiering games

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under18 Thunder opened tiering play in the Central Alberta Hockey League this past weekend with two big home wins. The Thunder hosted Lethbridge White at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, winning by a score of 6­-1. Scoring for Claresholm were Jace Flitton, assisted by Carson Ring and Colby Symens; Austin Davies, assisted by Grayden … Read more

Candidates running for mayor of Claresholm make their pitch

By Rob Vogt The two men seeking to be mayor of Claresholm were front and centre last week, making their case for ratepayers to choose them.Challenger Lon Hall and incumbent Brad Schlossberger attended a candidates forum the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press hosted at the Claresholm Community Centre on Oct. 8.It was moderated by … Read more