By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Modern Alberta farms rely heavily on women getting their post-secondary education and returning to the countryside to take on leadership roles, an MLA said recently. But their full participation in the province’s foundational industry is nothing new, the UCP’s Tara Sawyer told the legislature in acknowledgement of UN International Year of the Woman Farmer … Read more…
FLEMING STOCK FARMS & RJ LIVESTOCK Bull Sale Friday, March 27, 2026 at Foothills Auctioneers in Stavely. Sale time is 1:30 p.m.
The Claresholm Fish and Game Association held their annual head scoring on Friday, March 13 at the small hall of the Claresholm Community Centre, and awards night in the small hall on Saturday, March 14. From left are Kyle Hillmer and Riley Groves doing some scoring. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has authorized administration to purchase a power rake attachment for the town’s bobcat skid steer at a cost not to exceed $20,000, funded from the town’s common equipment reserve.The decision came at council’s March 9 meeting, after they heard a report from Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure.He explained administration was seeking approval to … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt is a story of resilience and hope.Bob Wilkie was a talented hockey player, the ideal blend of size, speed and talent, on the track towards playing professional hockey.Then, on Dec. 30, 1986, the unthinkable happened.Wilkie was playing for the Swift Current Broncos when their team bus crashed on an icy road.Four of Wilkie’s teammates – Trent Kresse, … Read more…
By Rob VogtA teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm has been nominated by the Livingstone Range School Division for the 2026 Alberta School Boards Association’s Edwin Parr Teacher Award.On March 13, the division announced it nominated MacKenzie Martin for the award which honours outstanding first-year teachers in Alberta.Robert Rodgers, principal at Willow Creek Composite High School, said … Read more…
Reader Anna L. Cairns submitted these photos she took on March 16 depicting the lovely fresh snow on her old farmstead west of Nanton.