Trickster Theatre spent last week with students at Willow Creek Composite High School teaching them about story, acting and putting on a play. The theme was about building and sustaining rural community, and students wrote all the plays, which reflected their own ideas and experiences at the school and in the community. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council will support the Claresholm and District Bench Show with advertising in the bench show catalogue of $170 and awards of $600 for the 2026 and 2027 bench shows.The decision came at council’s March 23 meeting, after they reviewed correspondence from the Claresholm and District Fair Board.In previous years, the town sponsored the following cash award(s) … Read more…
By Mayor Jennifer HandleyMuch has happened since our last water-bill update. As we enter budget season and prepare for strategic planning, we have a lot to discuss and it’s always a two-way conversation. If you have questions about anything, please reach out to me or any member of council.Chief Administrative Officer transitionCouncil has appointed Tara Vandervalk as Nanton’s next Chief … Read more…
The 2026 Claresholm Curling Club league champions for ladies’ are at top, from left Tricia Burgess; Leah Blake; Ceri Penner; and Teresa Donahue; and the men’s champions are at bottom from left Carsen Dunlop; Kole Slaughter; Wyatt Mason-Lamb; and Randal Hall. Photos submitted
The Claresholm Skating Club presented their year-end showcase “Disney on Ice” at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, March 21. Skaters had a chance to show family, friends and members of the community all they have learned this season, culminating in the grande finale above. Year-end awards were also presented. For full coverage please see pages eight and 16. Photo by … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre elected a new board at its annual general meeting last week.At its meeting on March 18, the membership elected:• President, Doug MacPherson;• Vice-president, Glenna Povey;• Secretary, Sheryl Cassar;• Treasurer, Kathy Mann;• Directors, Lise LeMoine; Terry Mahoney; Vada Kolish; and Leslie McDavid;• Past-president, Marian Rooney;• Town of Claresholm representative, David Knox.Mayor’s messageThe meeting opened with … Read more…
By Rob VogtGrade 9 students at Willow Creek Composite High School had a first-hand education on government last week.John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills which includes Claresholm, paid a visit to Merry Franz’s Grade 9 social studies class on March 18 to discuss just what his job entails.“I really look forward to these opportunities to come talk to the high … Read more…