By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has denied an application for a new Hutterian Brethren colony south of Claresholm, citing a lack of pertinent information to make an informed decision. The decision came at the commission’s Dec. 16 special meeting. That meeting was convened after the commission postponed making … Read more…
The Claresholm and Area Palliative Care Committee put on their Christmas Cruise, the first of three weekends of light displays at the Centennial Campground on Dec. 10, 11 and 12. Here, volunteers Glen and Donna Alm take a break from greeting visitors and collecting donations on Saturday night, Dec. 12. The Christmas Cruise runs fron 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. … Read more…
Watch the Claresholm Local Press facebook page for finalists and voting. Voting will take place December 18-21 on facebook.
The Claresholm Fire Department responded to this garage fire just before noon on Monday, Nov. 7, on 47th Avenue between Third and Fourth Street West.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There are families in the community who may not have the means to celebrate Christmas this year, especially during the time of the pandemic. My Victory Claresholm and their program My City Care want to help out by putting on Shop of Wonders. Chelsae Petrovic, who coordinates the program, explained it is an opportunity … Read more…
On page 10 of the December 2 issue of the Claresholm Local Press there was a Water Act Public Notice published in error. The notice contained incorrect information and was published without the approval of the applicant (Mr. Vos). The Claresholm Local Press apologizes for this error and for any inconvenience it may have caused. A correct Public Notice will … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer They had to do things differently this year, but the Claresholm and District Health Foundation persevered with their annual gala, making $5,000 this year to meet emerging local health-care needs. In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the foundation made available meals people could purchase online and pick up at Casa … Read more…