By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm has all the ingredients to capitalize on opportunities in agriculture. So says Ted Menzies, former member of parliament for this area and an expert in agricultural issues. He was speaking to a crowd of about 70 people at the Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on March 26. It was the second … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has recommended Moffat Park, located west of the community centre, as the location for a proposed new skatepark. At its March 25 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Sherry Levesque, chair of the Claresholm Skatepark Association, and a presentation by Coun. Brad Schlossberger who represents the town on the association. Schlossberger … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s time to dust off those golf clubs and get ready to hit the greens. The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club opened its 2019 season on March 29, with a lot of players out on opening day. It’s a month sooner than last year when April 24 was opening day. “Anybody who played today … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer For 30 years the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Claresholm have been a vital part of the community. On Saturday, March 23, the clubs celebrated their 30th anniversary with a celebration at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club. Dale Seeman and Vicki McLaughlin shared the history of how the clubs started, after they read … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It proved the second time is the charm for the Fort Macleod Mavericks hockey team, who won the Midget “D” provincial championship on home ice by defeating the only team that beat them throughout the tournament. The Mavericks are made up of players from Fort Macleod along with Brenndon Mackin, Tristan Martin, Jaylen Martineau, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Voters in Livingstone-Macleod will have their chance to hear what the candidates running to become their MLA have to say, with a candidates’ forum to be held in Nanton next week. At their March 20 meeting, members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce agreed to partner with chambers in Nanton and High … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are looking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for cutting a lock at the Pine Coulee boat dock west of Stavely. On Wednesday, March 20, police were advised the lock preventing access to the boat dock on Pine Coulee was cut. The M.D. of Willow Creek has locked the gate … Read more…