News – Page 63 – Claresholm Local Press

M.D. updated on status of infrastructure projects

Posted on: July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several infrastructure projects throughout the municipality, including roads, airport improvements, and more.At M.D. council’s June 28 meeting, Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, outlined the projects as follows: Granum stormwater managementThis project involves designing and constructing drainage improvements in Granum and surrounding area to add resiliency to … Read more…

Town of Claresholm moves to Stage 2 of water restrictions

Posted on: July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtAs the water level at the Pine Coulee Reservoir dips, the Town of Claresholm is moving to the next phase of water restrictions.On July 10, the town issued a statement stating that due to a continued trend of falling water levels in the reservoir, the Town of Claresholm and the Municipal District of Willow Creek have implemented Stage … Read more…

Claresholm RCMP investigating break-in at downtown business

Posted on: July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent break-in at a downtown store.On July 10, the police issued a release stating on the morning of Monday, July 4, Claresholm RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Dollarama in Claresholm.The suspect entered the back of the business and attempted to circumvent … Read more…

Bench show yard and garden deadline approaching

Posted on: July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtAs the Claresholm and District Bench Show fast approaches, the deadline has been extended for people in town and the country to enter their yards and gardens.Syd Gray, president of the Claresholm and District Fair Days Bench Show, said they have extended the deadline to Thursday, July 20.This will give ample timing for judging in town and the … Read more…

Water restrictions in effect

Posted on: July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtWith the Pine Coulee reservoir dipping below a certain level, the Town of Claresholm and Municipal District of Willow Creek have enacted water restrictions to protect the water supply in the reservoir.At its June 28 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a public notice sent out to ratepayers stating Stage 1 water restrictions are in place.A water shortage has … Read more…

High school celebrates graduating class of 2023

Posted on: July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtIt was a chance to look back at the achievements of 12 years of school and ahead to what the future brings as Willow Creek Composite High School celebrated the graduating class of 2023.Festivities were held in the school gym on June 30, as the school welcomed the community in to join in the celebration.Valedictorian Dakota Van Langen … Read more…

M.D. denies request to move monument from airport to Claresholm

Posted on: June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtA request to move the Royal Canadian Air Force Monument located at the Claresholm airport into town has been denied.The decision came at the June 14 meeting of M.D. council after they reviewed the request, made by the Town of Claresholm.Coun. Evan Berger said moving it into town means the monument will be seen, otherwise there is no … Read more…