By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It has been an exciting journey for a local singing sensation, all leading up to the release of her debut single this week. “It’s been an awesome year,” said Stavely native Mariya Stokes. She participated in Project WILD, which is a professional development program designed to educate, promote, develop and launch the careers of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A piece of Canadian history made its way to Willow Creek Composite High School. The Grey Cup, awarded to the champions of the Canadian Football League, was at the school on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The defending Grey Cup champions are the Calgary Stampeders and Mark Kilam, their special teams coordinator, brought the trophy for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has brought back a full-time fire chief position, and has appointed someone with experience to fill the position. The Town of Claresholm announced on Jan. 17 that at the last regular meeting of Claresholm town council held Jan. 14, a decision was made to create a full-time fire chief position and … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The new handicap parking spaces at the Claresholm Medical Clinic have been tested by two handicapped men under the watchful eye of Public Works Superintendent Roy Johnson of the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Johnson said a local man who is a quadriplegic, who has the use of his hands to operate a wheelchair, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has renewed its support for the Claresholm and District Fair Days Bench Show. At its Jan. 14 meeting, council agreed to donate $990 to the bench show, the same amount it has contributed over the past few years. That contribution includes $600 for cash awards presented at the bench show and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual general meeting in a few weeks and preparations are under way. At their Jan. 16 regular monthly meeting, chamber members were updated on planning by Amanda Zimmer, chamber president. She said the annual general meeting will be on Feb. 13 at Casa … Read more…
The Claresholm Arts Society is in the midst of staging its production of the musical, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the Claresholm Community Centre. Shows started on Jan. 11 and 12, and will continue on Jan. 17, 18 and 19. Above from left are Katelyn Braun, Anthony Holm, Daryen Slevin, and Stephanie King riding in the magical car. For more … Read more…