It was a fitting tribute to a pioneer in women’s rights in Canada. This past Saturday, Oct. 5, Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell officially unveiled a bust of Louise McKinney, as well as an exhibit honouring the Famous 5 and women in agriculture, at the Claresholm and District Museum before a gathering of dignitaries and special guests. McKinney was one of … Read more…
Canadian corporations are expected to act the same way in other countries as they do in Canada – no better but definitely no worse, obeying local and Canadian laws. When a question arises about a Canadian company’s actions in another country, it can be referred to the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. Sheri Meyerhoffer, a lawyer originally from Claresholm, has … Read more…
Dignitaries and guests gathered last week as FortisAlberta officially opened its new service centre in Claresholm. The electricity company held an official grand opening on Oct. 2 where, instead of a ribbon cutting, officials more fittingly cut a wire. “Getting out to celebrate this facility is really special,” said Mike Mosher, president of FortisAlberta. Although he works in Calgary, he likes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer There was a time when women were not equal before the eyes of the law. They were not even viewed as legal persons. That changed when the Famous 5 petitioned the Privy Council of England, who ultimately declared that women were persons under the law. That paved the way for women to be appointed … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Local high school students have a new opportunity to earn a credential to set them on the road to a career in hairstyling. Starting this past September, Willow Creek Composite High School and F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod are offering the full hairstyling post-secondary program, led by teacher Amanda High. The program is … Read more…
Plebiscite By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has been given the go-ahead by residents to proceed with a bylaw to borrow $2.8 million for the construction of a new day-care and playschool facility and a new multi-use community building. Voters braved the snow and the cold, trekking to the Claresholm Community Centre on Sept. 30, to … Read more…
Claresholm was busy digging itself out on Monday, Sept. 30 after a weekend of snow left more than 40 centimetres in town. Schools were closed as were some businesses, and most town facilities including the library and aquatic centre. Garbage and recycling crews were also diverted to clear and move snow throughout the day. Here, M.D. Mijanur Rahman digs out … Read more…