By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Stavely Parent Advisory Association provides volunteers for a varity of activities at Stavely Elementary School, but their biggest project right now is fundraising for a new playground. “Our goal is to help the kids in whatever function they need it,” said Jenn Kewley, the association’s treasurer. They are currently raising funds to replace a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new Economic Development Officer has joined the Town of Claresholm. Brady Schnell started his new job on April 9, and he brings a wealth of expertise. Originally from Pincher Creek, Schnell has a degree in business from the University of Lethbridge with a major in finance. He also has more than four years … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The arena, stormwater management, sewer lines, pathway, water treatment plant upgrades and curling club upgrades are some of the capital projects being undertaken by the Town of Claresholm. The town held an open house at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club attracting more than 100 people on April 11, to discuss the recently approved … Read more…
Students from the Skye-Anna School of Highland Dancing performed for the residents at the Porcupine Hills Lodge on Friday, April 6. It was a day to celebrate Scottish heritage, as April 6 is Tartan Day. It is the day of the Declaration of Arbroath, which was signed in 1320, and is a declaration of Scottish independence. It was intended to confirm … Read more…
Editor; I would like to come to the defence of our actions with the recent contract proposal and denial between the Claresholm Local Press and the Town of Claresholm. Very first and foremost – let me be very clear. Our proposal was for a contract for services and not, and I stress – not a request for a subsidy to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The stream of scams that come by phone and Internet never seems to end, but the local RCMP have provided several resources to help people help themselves. The latest scam to hit Claresholm is a phone call that legal proceedings have been started against the person receiving the call regarding income tax. The voice … Read more…
Work has begun on upgrades to the Claresholm Arena. Clockwise from left are all the arena boards pulled out and lying where the ice surface once was; John DeDominicis cutting the concrete floor; and the area where the boards, player benches, and score booth once stood.