Local News

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the owner of a compound bow. On Aug. 27, a bow and single arrow were turned in to the Claresholm RCMP detachment. The items were located near the Claresholm Community Centre located on 59th Avenue West. If you or someone you know is missing these … Read more…

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A long-time community volunteer is the 2019 Stavely Citizen of the Year. Dale Ohler was presented with the award during the intermission of the Stavely Amateur Rodeo at the Stavely Arena on Saturday, Aug. 24, by Ian Sundquist of the Stavely Elks who looks after the award. He explained Ohler has lived in the … Read more…

Western lifestyle By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was another night of thrills and spills at the Stavely Arena on Saturday night for riding, roping and much more. The 58th annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo took place on Aug. 24, featuring something for all ages. When the smoke cleared, the winners were: Barrel racing, eight years of age and under … Read more…

Employment By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer More information is becoming available as the Town of Claresholm prepares to participate in a rural immigration pilot project. At their Aug. 21 meeting, members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce were updated on the course of the pilot project by Brady Schnell, the town’s economic development officer. He explained he … Read more…

Preparation for the vote By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer With residents of Claresholm heading to the polls to vote in a plebiscite on whether the town should borrow $2.8 million for construction of community multi-use buildings, there is a lot of information being presented. Members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce, at their Aug. 21 meeting, were … Read more…

Development By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer A new cannabis-related business that could eventually employ 75 people has been approved to set up in the Claresholm Industrial Airport. The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek approved the development permit Aug. 21 for Glacier Kootenay Craft Ltd. The development application was approved by the Municipal Planning Commission … Read more…