For more than 21 years, Rob Vogt has covered sports at Willow Creek Composite High School.The editor of the Claresholm Local Press was recently recognized by the Alberta Schools Athletic Association with the 2023 Media Recognition Award for those years of service to high school athletics in Alberta.The award was presented at a ceremony on June 15 in Nisku, where … Read more…
By Rob VogtVoters will go to the polls on Sept. 18 to elect a new mayor for the Town of Claresholm.The decision came at the June 12 meeting of Claresholm town council after a presentation by Karine Keys, who has been the chief returning officer in past elections and will be again this time.She explained that Chelsae Petrovic resigned as … Read more…
By Rob VogtTwo citizens, one a resident of Claresholm and the other a business owner in town, have concerns about the conduct and behaviour on social media of some town councillors, and request everyone to be respectful going forward.Bonnie Henry and Nikki Thom appeared as a delegation at town council’s June 12 meeting toexpress their concerns.Henry explained she grew up … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will provide the Willow Creek Agricultural Society with a donation of $50,000 each year for the next four years to fund stage three of the West Agriplex Indoor Riding Arena provided they are successful in their application for funds from the provincial government’s community facility enhancement program.The decision came at council’s June 12 meeting, … Read more…
By Rob VogtA resident is concerned information on Claresholm’s air quality be presented accurately and in context, and that Claresholm not sign on to a document that will bind the town to regulations that will harm the interests of its citizens.Rose Petek appeared as a delegation at the June 12 meeting of town council.She said she saw an air quality … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 4-H beef clubs in Claresholm, Stavely/Parkland, and Fort Macleod held their district lamb and steer shows at the Claresholm Agriplex on Tuesday, June 6.The final results were:Lamb show• Willow Creek District market lamb grand champion, Paisley Barrett, Claresholm; reserve grand champion, Taylor McNab, Fort Macleod.• Willow Creek District Pen of five lambs grand champion, Stavely/Parkland; reserve grand … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved upgrades to the water treatment plant.At its May 23 meeting, council agreed to proceed with the Water Treatment Plant Numatics G3 Upgrade in 2023 for a maximum amount of $140,146.56 funded by an Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership Grant of $64,317 and the remainder funded by the town’s water and sewer utility capital reserve.A … Read more…