The Willow Creek Composite High School girls’ basketball team hosted a tournament this past Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16. They invited eight teams, but due to various circumstances, three withdrew forcing organizers to re-do the draw, but still providing some great basketball action. Here, Sianna Anderson, in white, of the Willow Creek Composite High School girls’ basketball team, … Read more…
The Granum and District Canada Day Society hosted a fundraising supper at Granum School on Feb. 15, with proceeds going to the annual fireworks display, and a portion donated to the fire department for making the fireworks possible. Here, Bernie Kennedy slices up some beef.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People in Claresholm will soon be paying more for water and sewer, if proposed increases are approved by town council. At its Feb. 11 meeting, council gave first reading to an updated water and sewer utility bylaw that will see rate increases starting on May 1, 2019, and every year after that on Jan. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It all started with two friends trying to find a use for used wine and whisky barrels, and has grown into a multi-million-dollar business. Nick White, of Burgundy Oak, was the guest speaker at the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting at Casa Roma Pizza and Steak House Restaurant on Feb. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating any potential witnesses involving a motor vehicle collision. The collision occurred On Feb. 10, between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on 49th Avenue West in front of Claresholm Agencies. Police are asking that if anyone has witnessed this incident, please come forward to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With the recent update to all the Town of Claresholm’s smoking bylaws, it has been nominated for a Smoke-Free Spaces awards. At its Feb. 11 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Les Hagen, executive director of Action on Smoking and Health, announcing Claresholm had been nominated for the municipality’s leadership in the promotion of … Read more…
Claresholm hosted its second annual Winter Festival at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 9. The cold forced much of the activity indoors, but that didn’t deter a few people from having a good time.