What started out as one man’s dream of land and cattle in the new west has spanned generations and touched three centuries. Recently the Burton family, owners of the Burke Creek Ranch west of Claresholm, were presented with an Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award by Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod. Rick Burton tells the story, standing atop a hill overlooking … Read more…
Manpreet Singh is worried about the impact agricultural reforms in his native India will have on family farms, including those owned by his own father and uncle. Before Christmas, Singh, of Claresholm, joined others in protests in Lethbridge and Calgary brandishing signs with messages such as, “No Farmers, No Future”, designed to bring awareness to the situation in India. They … Read more…
With federal and provincial elected officials across the country coming under fire for travelling internationally despite health guidelines discouraging such travel, the local MLA did not travel. Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, posted a statement on Jan. 4 on his Facebook page outlining where he was over the Christmas break while some of his colleagues were abroad. “I have been … Read more…
The Claresholm and Area Palliative Committee put on their Christmas Cruise, the second of three weekends of light displays at the Centennial Campground on Dec. 17, 18, 19. Drivers toured through the campground then come out at Parkside Manor where they were greeted nightly by Santa and Mrs. Claus, AKA Ron Morgan and Barb Smith, pictured above. The Christmas Cruise … Read more…
With the pandemic forcing the cancellation of the annual Christmas dinner at Sparta House, staff thought they would bring Christmas dinner to the members. So, on Dec. 17, Leah Prawdzik and Carrie Dahl loaded up a Christmas tree, stereo and portable generator on the back of a truck and delivered Christmas dinner, accompanied by lights and music. Photo by Rob … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has denied an application for a new Hutterian Brethren colony south of Claresholm, citing a lack of pertinent information to make an informed decision. The decision came at the commission’s Dec. 16 special meeting. That meeting was convened after the commission postponed making … Read more…