By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has approved its 2019 capital budget which will be about $6.6 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 overlay and sewer replacement; walking paths; a gravel truck; 4X4 pick-up truck; water meter upgrades; new mowers; … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The Minister of Municipal Affairs may decide residents of the town of Granum vote on whether the town remains as a town or becomes absorbed by the Municipal District of Willow Creek. The minister, Shaye Anderson, informed the Municipal District of Willow Creek of this by letter on Nov. 15. The letter was introduced … Read more…
Staff at the Stavely Post Office recently presented the Stavely Fire Department with a copy of a stamp honouring first responders. The stamp will hang in the meeting room of the fire hall. Standing from left are Launa Donaldson and Clay Moss, firefighters; Diane White and Peggy Fenton of Canada Post; and Travis Malchow, firefighter; while in front from left … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm’s native son will carry the banner of the United Conservative Party into the next provincial election. Roger Reid, who was born and raised in Claresholm, and co-owns the Tim Horton’s franchises in Claresholm and Nanton with his wife Darleen, won the nomination on the first ballot, garnering about 55 per cent of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm student attending the University of Alberta has been awarded one of the largest scholarships in the history of 4-H in Alberta. On Nov. 21, it was announced that Isaiah Roemmele, who graduated from Willow Creek Composite High School this past June, was awarded a $15,000 Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Fund Scholarship … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The three men seeking the nomination for the United Conservative Party in Livingstone-Macleod introduced themselves to party members and interested guests at a candidates forum on Monday night. The lodge room of the Claresholm Community Centre was full on Dec. 3 to hear why they should support Nathan Neudorf, Roger Reid or Thomas Schneider. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It has been a journey of perseverance, hope, and positivity. This fall was the sixth anniversary of when Jason Hemmaway lost his leg below the knee in a workplace accident, and he took a few moments recently to recount his journey for more than 40 people at the Claresholm Public Library. It was the … Read more…