The management and staff at the Claresholm Local Press take great pride in being part of the Claresholm business community.Serving Claresholm, Stavely, Granum and area - our main objective is to promote and inform these communities on a weekly basis. You will see our newsroom staff at nearly every function in the area as we strive to give coverage to all aspects of our community.Our friendly office staff is here to serve you - whether you wish to advertise, have a hot news tip, want some business cards printed or just need some general information about the community. We also have two professionally trained graphic designers on staff who are available to assist you with your marketing needs.You are welcome to take a look inside and see for yourself all the services we have to offer. The Claresholm Local Press - your weekly community newspaper and more!
We just recently received awards for our circulation category for:
2nd - Best sports page2nd - Best editorial page2nd - Best Overall Newspaper
Honourable Mention - Fire Prevention Supplement - 2007
Claresholm's New Spray Park is now open!
It's located in Centennial Park, by the campground
Stop by for a cool break on a hot summer day!
AND, best of all, it's FREE!
The Claresholm Summer Express...
Is a small weekly summer supplement to the Local Press and is now available in tourist attractions, shops and restaurants throughout town. This "lite-version" of the Local Press will feature games, trivia, recipes and stories of interest to visitors and locals. All ads will be of a local nature. Pick up your free copy today!
Interested in advertising in this new feature? Give Roxanne a call at 403-625-4474 or email: roxanne@claresholmlocalpress.ca
COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF September 3rd to September 10th, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 CLARESHOLM FARMER'S MARKET - Every Wednesday, 3 - 6 pm, Claresholm Arena.
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am, Crib 7 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 TOPS – Claresholm LITES - 9:30 a.m. Anglican Church. For info call Marcy @ 625-4786.
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 Claresholm Resource & Registration Fair – 3:00-8:00 pm, Free Sports Swap table at the Community Hall
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 VIDEO PRESENTATION AT THE CLARESHOLM GENERAL HOSPITAL: “Finally Parents are Talking” a video conference about talking to your pre-school and school-aged children about sexual abuse. Claresholm Hospital. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, call FCSS 625-4417
FRIDAY, Sept. 5 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am, Bridge 1 pm
SATURDAY, Sept. 6 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am
SATURDAY, Sept. 6 Royal Canadian Legion –Meat Draw 3:00 pm., everyone welcome, non-smoking environment.
SATURDAY, Sept. 6 CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS - 8:00 p.m. - 806 - 18 Street (Basement) Ft. Macleod. Contact Pat M @403-553-4466 for more info.
SUNDAY, Sept. 7 Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers Tour - Pine Coulee & Willow Creek Park - We leave at 12:00 noon from Main Street in front of the museum. Take a leisurely drive to Pine Coulee and around our area, finishing with a late afternoon picnic at Willow Creek Park. Everyone welcome! For more info call 403-625-2668 or 403-625-8813.
MONDAY, Sept. 8 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am, Yoga 9:30 am, Canasta 1 pm, Bridge/Pool 7 pm
MONDAY, Sept. 8 NEWCOMER'S CLUB - 10 AM at A & W. New in town? Come join us for coffee every Monday morning. For more info call 403-625-5239
MONDAY, Sept. 8 CONCERNED ABOUT FAILING EYSIGHT? Want to learn about help available for you or a family member? Come visit Claresholm CNIB - Low Vision Group at the Porcupine Hills Lodge at 3 p.m. For more information phone Joyce Mayled at 403-625-3619.
TUESDAY, Sept. 9 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am, Bingo 7 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 9 MOPS – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30, Community Baptist Church
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10 Seniors Drop-In Centre – Coffee 9 am, Potluck picnic, Waterton, 9:30 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10 CLARESHOLM FARMER'S MARKET - Every Wednesday, 3 - 6 pm, Claresholm Arena.
We just recently received awards for our circulation category for:
