By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for the theft of oilfield piping north and west of Claresholm. On Sept. 23, the Claresholm RCMP received a complaint of a theft of production tubing, or oilfield pipe. The Orphan Well Association had production tubing stolen from two abandonment well sites west … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal District of Willow Creek will lease the Claresholm airport terminal building for a proposed flight training school. At its Sept. 23 meeting, M.D. council was asked by Derrick Krizsan, the M.D.’s chief administrative officer, for authorization to enter into a lease agreement for the airport terminal for the purpose of using the … Read more…
Football season started in Claresholm last week with bantam and peewee games. Here, Zak Wright of the Claresholm Cobras bantam football team at left, avoids this Magrath defender in the Cobras’ home opener on Sept. 15 at the Willow Creek Composite High School field. For full coverage please see page 16 of the print edition
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new organization has opened its doors in downtown Claresholm to help meet the needs of newcomers to the community. Willow Creek Immigrant Services is a branch of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society. Ricardo Morales, manager of community development and integration services, said they have already been providing outreach services to Claresholm through their … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP have laid charges against two people from Red Deer in connection with the trafficking of counterfeit U.S. currency. On Sept. 11, Nanton RCMP were made aware of counterfeit U.S. currency being used within their community. Reports of the currency being used in Claresholm and in Fort Macleod were also received in the following … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Downtown Claresholm may still have the sights and sounds of Halloween this year, while still abiding by the COVID-19 pandemic health guidelines. At its Sept. 14 meeting, Claresholm town council heard a proposal by Darla Slovak by video conference. She and Tracy Elke, of Your Dollar Store With More, wanted permission to decorate downtown … Read more…
