By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudents can experience a lot in their six years at Stavely Elementary School.For Luke McPherson it was everything from hands-on learning, passion projects and track meets to egg candling; Halloween parties; One School, One Book; a field trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller; hot lunches; the school candy store and much more.McPherson was … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to learn more about an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.About 35 people gathered at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on June 9 to hear a presentation by Liz Gibson, program manager for Rapid Exit from Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking, or RESET.It was the latest installment of “Opportunities for Growth”, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith a Las Vegas theme of “Raising the Stakes” in the background, Willow Creek Composite High School sent off their graduating class of 2022 in style with a weekend ceremony.The school welcomed the community for graduation festivities on Saturday, June 4.Valedictorian Mya Lobreau talked about the virtue of growing up in a small town and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm’s Economic Development Officer has been recognized as the province’s best.At a ceremony in the Kananaskis in April, Brady Schnell was named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta.“I was very surprised,” Schnell said. “There were some really impressive award winners at that conference.“I was genuinely surprised (to win).”Schnell was recognized for one very special … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlthough Shawn Keys was recognized with a Chief’s Award of Exceptional Recognition by the Calgary Police Service, he would much rather talk about the award in the context of mental health and wellness.Keys, a lieutenant in the Calgary Fire Department and a 16-year member, was honoured with the award at the Chief’s Awards Gala back … Read more…
The Claresholm Local Press has been recognized as the second best overall newspaper in the province! In the circulation category of 1100-4999 they have also won second place for Best Front Page, and Best Sports Page; and first place for Best Editorial Page. They have also been awarded 1st Place for Special Supplement or Section; 1st Place for Best Feature … Read more…
The Canadian Girls Rodeo Association took over the Claresholm Agriplex with a rodeo on May 28 and 29, featuring cow riding, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer undecorating. Here, Claresholm’s Huxley Thom turns in Saturday’s best time in little cowgirl pole bending. Photos by Rob Vogt