By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A pair of Claresholm sisters who both have diabetes are getting the opportunity to share their story as youth ambassadors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The honour came as a complete surprise to Kinsley MacPherson, 4, and Brooklyn MacPherson, 3, and their parents Nick and Kaitlin. Usually, families apply to be ambassadors, but … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will look at creating an ad-hoc committee to look at all the baseball diamonds in town, before making any decisions on upgrades or changes. The decision came at council’s May 13 meeting, in discussion about a proposal made by Claresholm Minor Baseball at council’s April 23 meeting. Minor baseball requested the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will support a positive-ticketing program proposed by the youth justice committee of southwestern Alberta and the Claresholm and District Chamber of commerce. At its May 13 meeting, council agreed to support the initiative after a brief report from Coun. Brad Schlossberger. He explained the youth justice committee and chamber of commerce … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Willow Creek Composite High School crowned its junior prom royalty for 2019, with a theme of “Movie Monopoly”. It was another dazzling evening of speaking, dancing, and performing at the Claresholm Community Centre on Friday, May 10 as candidates showed how far they have come over the past year. Once all the judges’ marks … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has cancelled a project that would have seen the former Claresholm Elementary School building renovated and converted into a new town hall and community multi-use building. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement May 14, a day after town council met had an in-camera discussion, and decided to cancel the contract. The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you drive around Claresholm, you will quickly see that Bill Erickson’s finger prints are all over the community, whether at Centennial Park, the museum or other landmarks. In fact, it is Erickson who built some of those landmarks. The long-time artist, sculptor and community promoter passed away in Lethbridge recently, but not before … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have ever volunteered at the Claresholm and District Museum, please consider this your invitation to their 50th anniversary celebration. The museum will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday, May 17, with an event starting at noon. “We want to celebrate with as many of the volunteers who have contributed to the … Read more…