By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterSomeone with a love of children has been named the 2022 Stavely Citizen of the Year.Lorna Alsgard was honoured with the award during the intermission of the Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 27.Brian Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks who look after the award, read out the reasons Alsgard won the award.“As most … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith Russian troops invading their country, a mother and daughter have fled Ukraine and taken refuge with family in Stavely.Iryna Pustovoyt and her daughter Polina arrived in Stavely on March 6 after a two-week journey that took them across Eastern Europe.They are staying with Anna (Zaporoshchenko) Koshney. She is Iryna’s sister-in-law and Polina’s aunt, who … Read more…
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft in Stavely. On Wednesday, June 3, there was a report of theft of rubber mats that occurred overnight at the Stavely Elementary School playground which was in the final stages of construction. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other, is encouraged to contact Claresholm RCMP at 403-625-4445 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The 2019 Stavely Rodeo Queen has been chosen, but you will have to wait for the first night of the rodeo in May to see who it is. On Sunday, March 31, the 2019 Stavely Rodeo Queen competition took place at the Claresholm Agriplex. The two candidates were Kira Schneider, of Millarville, and Jasmine … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Stavely’s 2018 award for Citizen of the Year goes to Louise Nelson. The award was presented midway through the Stavely Amateur Rodeo events on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Stavely Arena by Elks member Ian Sundquist, calling Nelson an “outstanding member of our community.” Nelson’s volunteerism includes many years with the Stavely Elementary School … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent break and enter in Stavely. Some time between the year 2016 and May 8, 2018, a residence located in Stavely was entered unlawfully. The house was vacant, but there were some personal belongings, in the residence that were stolen. The front door had … Read more…