By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is holding a plebiscite, asking the public if it can borrow $2.8 million to construct two multi-use buildings – one across from West Meadow Elementary School for a new playschool and day care, and the other on the site of the former Claresholm Elementary School for a town office and … Read more…
CRIME By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent hit and run. On Sept. 3, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., a Silver Nissan Juke parked on the south side of the IGA parking lot was struck by an unidentified vehicle causing damage to the back bumper on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon as a group gathered at the Claresholm fire hall to renew Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. A total of 34 participants raised about $4,500 with money still coming in, at the 39th annual run held on Sunday, Sept. 15. “Claresholm has a long history (with the Terry … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls volleyball team made history by winning their home tournament for the first time in recent memory this past weekend. The Cobras beat the Lomond Lions in the final on Saturday night, Sept. 14, in two straight sets by scores of 25-12 and 25-13. Claresholm had … Read more…
Pets By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has directed administration to place a limit of three dogs per household in the town’s dog bylaw, with some exceptions. At its Sept. 9 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Cheryl Friesen making a request to place a limit. She described being invited to an individual’s residence where 15 dogs … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Derrick Krizsan, the new chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Municipal District of Willow Creek, attended his first meeting of the M.D’s agricultural service board (ASB) on Tuesday, Sept. 10. He attended his first M.D. of Willow Creek council meeting later that same morning. Attending meetings of ASB and M.D. council is nothing new … Read more…
Farm-to-plate supper By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Rain could not put a damper on the Feast of Claresholm. The event, which is a chance to honour the farming and ranching community that plays such a vital role in this area, was scheduled for downtown Amundsen Park on Friday, Sept. 6. However, with clouds looming and rain threatening, organizers moved … Read more…