By Rob Vogt It is the end of an era – for now.Barbara Uhl, manager of the Claresholm Farmers Market, announced last week there will be no market this year.Uhl has been there from the beginning.For 41 years, the market has offered fresh vegetables, baking, and more on Wednesday afternoons in various locations including the arena, downtown parking lot, museum … Read more…
July 24, 2025 Media inquiries Taber Alberta will host the 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals from July 28 to August 3 For the first time since 2017, Alberta will host the Canadian Handgun Nationals, bringing the top practical shooters from across the province and country to Taber. The week-long competition will test the skills of Canada’s sharpest shooters and showcase … Read more…
July 24, 2025 Media inquiries Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics: “I am pleased to see Statistics Canada’s 2024 police-reported crime statistics show significant improvement in Alberta. Our province achieved a nine per cent decrease in both crime severity and overall crime rate – more than … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Community Centre was packed Saturday night, July 19, as everyone came together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Stavely Elks Lodge #112.Elk Tim Nelson was the emcee for the evening and opened by noting the Elks stand for charity, justice, love and fidelity.He noted the Stavely Elks Lodge is the third largest in Canada, after … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s a homecoming for Otto Gentile.About 20 years ago he came to Claresholm, addicted to opioids, and entered the Lander Treatment Centre.Not only did he beat that addiction, but has been clean and sober ever since.Now, he wants to show all those people who helped him out just what he does.So this Saturday, July 26, Gentile, who … Read more…
By Alberta Beef Producers Alberta Beef Producers recently announced John Smith, Laura Laing and Plateau Cattle Co., are the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award. This award recognizes exceptional commitment to sustainable ranching practices and contributions to the beef industry.Plateau Cattle Co. operates on a ranch established in 1959 by John Smith’s grandparents, John and Shirley Hay. The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has approved a tax incentive application submitted under the non-residential tax incentive bylaw, after determining the applicant meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the bylaw.Further, a credit to the 2025 municipal portion of the property taxes for $19,437 will be applied to the corresponding tax roll as set out in the bylaw.The decision … Read more…