By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer There was a full gym at the Stavely Elementary School April 19 for a bingo fundraiser to replace aging playground equipment, that raised about $1,000. At the Stavely school there are two sets of playground equipment, one that is 17 years old and another 30 to 40 years old and in need of replacement. … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer It’s not often that a silent auction of children’s art goes for $55 and more, but those were the prices offered for some of the art created by the 47 children cared for by the Claresholm Childcare Society at its April 19 art show fundraiser. “Each child did a picture on canvas,” said Program … Read more…
Chris Koch may have been born with no arms or legs, but that has not stopped him from achieving amazing things from climbing the Calgary Tower to bungee jumping off the end of a bridge. The motivational speaker was at West Meadow Elementary School on Thursday, April 12, and Stavely Elementary School on April 13, where he shared his story … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Stavely Parent Advisory Association provides volunteers for a varity of activities at Stavely Elementary School, but their biggest project right now is fundraising for a new playground. “Our goal is to help the kids in whatever function they need it,” said Jenn Kewley, the association’s treasurer. They are currently raising funds to replace a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A local forward played his part in winning the recent Minor Midget “AAA” hockey championship in Lethbridge. Sean Burns, who was unable to play in Claresholm because there was no midget team, took his skills to Lethbridge where he made the Lethbridge Headwater Hurricanes of the Alberta Minor Midget “AAA” Hockey League, a team … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new Economic Development Officer has joined the Town of Claresholm. Brady Schnell started his new job on April 9, and he brings a wealth of expertise. Originally from Pincher Creek, Schnell has a degree in business from the University of Lethbridge with a major in finance. He also has more than four years … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The arena, stormwater management, sewer lines, pathway, water treatment plant upgrades and curling club upgrades are some of the capital projects being undertaken by the Town of Claresholm. The town held an open house at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club attracting more than 100 people on April 11, to discuss the recently approved … Read more…