RCMP investigate vandalism

The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent incident of vandalism in downtown Claresholm. Between Friday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, the Claresholm Eye Centre on 49th Avenue West received damage to the front window cage as well as the garbage bin in the back alley. Anyone with information on this crime, or any … Read more

Council approves 2019 capital budget

Claresholm town council has approved its 2019 capital budget which will be about $7.1 million in funding for projects highlighted by almost $3.8 million for the multi-use community building; as well as a stormwater system upgrade; paving; Amundsen Park redevelopment; tennis court resurfacing; an infrastructure master plan including water reservoir study; arena roof replacement; front-end loader; and a Bobcat replacement. … Read more

M.D. to pay portion of police costs

The Municipal District of Willow Creek will pay a portion of policing starting in 2020 at a rate of just about $140,000, that will increase over the next four years until it reaches more than $419,000 per year. At its Dec. 11 meeting, council reviewed a news release from the provincial government and correspondence from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta … Read more