It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Chace Martin on August 12th, 2025.Chace was born in Victoria BC August 9, 2006, and though his heart was born on the island, his love spread across the prairies like wildfire. His love and laughter grew from the ocean tides, spreading throughout the ice of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has been presented with a unique fundraising opportunity – but for a limited time only.Until Dec. 31, any personal donations the museum receives, will be matched dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $50,000.That means the museum could have $100,000 in its bank account for a new building when the calendar … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Water meters in Claresholm have reached the end of life, and must be replaced.At its Aug. 11 meeting, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for about $1.1 million to replace water meters, after hearing a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.Referring to a written report, he said the water meters, encoder receiver transmitters, and data collection system … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.That is the motivation Stavely cyclists Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry have to ride in the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s fourth year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being introduced … Read more…
By Jen Handley, Mayor of Nanton Much was discussed at Monday’s council meeting – if you’re curious about what’s happening in our town it’s a great meeting to watch, some significant decisions were made!Highlights include:– A presentation from the principal and vice principal of J.T. Foster School – Mr. MacDonald and Mrs. Spencer. They spoke about the culture and changes … Read more…
By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Beef Producers is looking to the future following the announcement of intent to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association, though producers are being assured they will not see major impacts. The decision was rooted in several factors, says ABP chair Doug Roxburgh, which had been shared with the CCA prior. The organization has … Read more…
August 14, 2025 Media inquiries Agriculture research is essential to helping one of Alberta’s longest-lasting and largest sectors remain strong and continue to grow. Alberta’s agriculture sector has a well-earned reputation for making the world’s best agri-food products, from that directly benefits farmers high-quality honey to top-shelf triticale. That reputation is owed in part to innovative research the province’s two … Read more…