By Rob VogtJace McLean wants Claresholm to be a place where people want to live, put down roots and make Claresholm their home.The new director of infrastructure started working for the Town of Claresholm in January of 2013 as a temporary labourer, until January of 2014.He went full time then, in 2015, moved into public works where he took all … Read more…
By Rob VogtA local high-school student has received recognition and funding for a project to protect the local watershed, and is seeking the Town of Claresholm’s permission to do it at the Frog Creek wetlands.Mary-Ann Toone appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s April 24 meeting to talk about her bat boxes project.She explained she is a Grade 9 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see a variety of goods and services all under one roof.The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Trade Fair on Friday, April 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year the trade fair moves to the Claresholm Arena from its … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen a woman is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, there is help available.At its April 11 meeting, Claresholm town council learned more about Rowan House when two of its staff appeared as a delegation.Linette Soldan is the executive director for Rowan House and Kelly Smit is the resource development team lead.Smit explained Rowan House has been in operation … Read more…
By Rob VogtWithout volunteers, many of the community organizations would simply not be able to function.That is one of the observations made by Holly Gillespie, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She points out volunteers run the non-profit organizations in the community.“We need them,” Gillespie said, adding “volunteers power the community.”She cites an example in her … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe main entrance and viewing area at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has opened again.In a recent statement, Alberta Health Services announced that as of April 17 the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions opened the public entrance door to the pool.As per Alberta Health Services policy, masking is still required at all Alberta Health Services sites.Because the … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 27 years with the Town of Claresholm and 21 in a managerial position, the town’s director of infrastructure services has retired.Town council, staff, family and friends gathered at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Thursday, April 6 to bid a fond farewell to Mike Schuweiler.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, brought best wishes from the … Read more…