By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People in Claresholm will soon be paying more for water and sewer, if proposed increases are approved by town council. At its Feb. 11 meeting, council gave first reading to an updated water and sewer utility bylaw that will see rate increases starting on May 1, 2019, and every year after that on Jan. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It all started with two friends trying to find a use for used wine and whisky barrels, and has grown into a multi-million-dollar business. Nick White, of Burgundy Oak, was the guest speaker at the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting at Casa Roma Pizza and Steak House Restaurant on Feb. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating any potential witnesses involving a motor vehicle collision. The collision occurred On Feb. 10, between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on 49th Avenue West in front of Claresholm Agencies. Police are asking that if anyone has witnessed this incident, please come forward to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With the recent update to all the Town of Claresholm’s smoking bylaws, it has been nominated for a Smoke-Free Spaces awards. At its Feb. 11 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Les Hagen, executive director of Action on Smoking and Health, announcing Claresholm had been nominated for the municipality’s leadership in the promotion of … Read more…
Claresholm hosted its second annual Winter Festival at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 9. The cold forced much of the activity indoors, but that didn’t deter a few people from having a good time.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School mixed and girls’ curling teams both advanced to zone playdowns, with the mixed team taking home the bronze medal. The mixed team qualified for zones by defeating J.T. Foster of Nanton in district playdowns at the Claresholm Curling Club. The girls’ team was unopposed at districts, so they … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the owner of a lost bike they recently recovered. On Feb. 8, the police reported they located a Kranked bicycle and are seeking the owner to have the bicycle returned. If you are the owner of the bicycle pictured or know who it belongs to, please contact the Claresholm RCMP … Read more…