By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was another successful weekend of riding and roping as competitors from all across Western Canada and the northern United States gathered at the Stavely Arena for the 62nd Indoor Pro Rodeo. It was three days of exciting rodeo action, May 9, 10, and 11, culminating the crowning of champions on the following events: Saddle … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has cancelled a project that would have seen the former Claresholm Elementary School building renovated and converted into a new town hall and community multi-use building. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement May 14, a day after town council met had an in-camera discussion, and decided to cancel the contract. The … Read more…
Kaycee Mandel of Claresholm on her 16.284 run on Sunday, aboard Tooter Ta Fame, a horse owned by Elaine Watt. It was all part of the Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby/Open Barrel Race that took place at the Claresholm Agriplex from May 3 to 5, attracting participants from the four western provinces and some U.S. states.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you drive around Claresholm, you will quickly see that Bill Erickson’s finger prints are all over the community, whether at Centennial Park, the museum or other landmarks. In fact, it is Erickson who built some of those landmarks. The long-time artist, sculptor and community promoter passed away in Lethbridge recently, but not before … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have ever volunteered at the Claresholm and District Museum, please consider this your invitation to their 50th anniversary celebration. The museum will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday, May 17, with an event starting at noon. “We want to celebrate with as many of the volunteers who have contributed to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you are interested in playing badminton, a new program has started to give you the opportunity. People of all ages are welcome to play, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the gym in Willow Creek Composite High School. If that gym is unavailable, community badminton will move over to … Read more…
The Diamonds are busy rehearsing their musical review at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre. From left are Janet Brown; Joyce Bishop; Laurie Butler; Evelyn Savell; and Merlyn Kinzie. The show goes May 10 at 7 p.m.; May 11 at 7 p.m; and May 12 at 2 p.m.