By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm Bullrider Griffin Smeltzer has won the first PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Event of his career.The 22-year-old cowboy travelled to Wichita, Kansas on April 23 for the event.Smeltzer turned in two rides out of two attempts in INTRUST Bank Arena, earning his first victory on the organization’s expansion series, winning the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Town of Claresholm has received a positive report on its audited financial statements and is in good financial condition.At its April 11 meeting, town council heard a presentation by Scott Banadyga of Gregory Harriman and Associates LLP who is the town’s auditor.“We’ve assigned a clean audit report,” Banadyga said. “The statements are fairly and appropriately … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its 2022 operating budget of $15.4 million and capital budget of just over $10 million.The decision came at council’s April 13 meeting after a presentation by administration.It stated the total operating budget revenue is $15,447,885 with total operating budget expenditures of $15,401,276, generating a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWhen students return to West Meadow Elementary School in the fall, they will be greeted by a new assistant principal.The Livingstone Range School Division announced on April 11 that Heather MacDonald was appointed the new assistant principal at West Meadow starting in the 2022-2023 school year.According to a news release, MacDonald holds a Bachelor of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt will be a time when people can gather to clean up their community.At its April 11 meting, Claresholm town council agreed to authorize town staff to coordinate April 22 and April 23 as Pitch-in Canada Days in the Town of Claresholm where the public is encouraged to “pitch-in”.A report from administration stated Pitch-in Canada … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Appeal Board has heard an appeal on an application for a campground, recreational vehicle park and micro-brewery west of Claresholm and has 15 days to render a decision.The board convened its hearing at the Municipal District of Willow Creek council chambers on April 6 where the applicant, municipality, and opponents … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlberta Health Services has eliminated four health-care support positions in Claresholm, and there may be as many as 90 to follow.Darren Graham, the south region vice-president for the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said in an interview on April 8 that three full-time and one part-time laundry positions were eliminated at the Claresholm Centre for … Read more…