Claresholm history book is on sale now!

The wait is finally over. The new Claresholm history book, “Where the Wheatlands Meet the Range,
Volume II”, was officially launched at the Claresholm Community Centre on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

Volume two of “Where the Wheatlands Meet the Range” is more than six years in the making, is 918 pages in total, and contains updates from volume one, information missed in the first book and much more. Just over half the book is family histories written by locals, but the remainder is a wealth of information not found in most community history books.

There are sections with some brief history of Alberta, a listing of all members of parliament, members of the legislature and municipal councils for the area, and pioneers of the area up to 1905 with a listing of descendants still in the area.
There is material on farming and ranching; the airport; industrial airport area; veterans, courtesy of David Hart; local cemeteries, including lists of who is interred; town facilities; education; health; local organizations; sports; notable people; events; and provincial and town anniversaries.

People can purchase their copies of the history book for $85 a piece at the Claresholm Local Press at 403-625-4474, Claresholm Public Library at 403-625-4168 or Claresholm and District Museum. People who have pre-ordered books can still pick up their copies of the book and pay the balance owing. Only cash and cheques will be accepted and arrangements can be made to have copies mailed out. People can also pick up any pictures they submitted for the book at the library.

Order form (PDF file)