By Trent Wilkie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Published on Dec 19, 2025 at 12:43 Rural Alberta students will soon have new opportunities to access advanced technology education thanks to a scholarship program launched this week by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). The AI for Earth Scholarship Program, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada, will provide 750 post‑secondary students in … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved the town’s interim 2026 operational budget and 2026 capital budget.The decision came at council’s Dec. 8 meeting after a presentation by Jennifer Place, the town’s director of corporate services.The interim 2026 operating budget forecasts total operating revenue of $9,609,357 and total operating expenses of $9,604,357.Place noted the proposed 2026 budget includes an anticipated … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe numbers are not completely firm, but the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its interim operating budget that projects increased expenditures of 4.39 per cent, but it is too early to know what effect that will have on property taxes.The decision came at council’s Dec. 10 meeting, after a report from Johanne Hannas, … Read more…
Sergeant Perry PelletierClaresholmRCMP Detachment The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of November, 2025. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Four non-fatal traffic collisions, with two charges laid.• Seven reportable traffic collisions, with … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder won in convincing fashion in their lone game in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on the weekend.The Thunder travelled to Lethbridge on Saturday, Dec. 13, coming home with a 10-3 victory.The Thunder took control early, scoring twice in the first period to lead 2-0 after 20 minutes, then scored four more times in … Read more…
By Claresholm RCMPAs Albertans prepare for holiday festivities, the RCMP is reminding everyone to make responsible choices and to not drive impaired. Impaired driving is entirely preventable, and with a little planning, you can ensure everyone arrives home safely this season.The Claresholm RCMP offers the following safety tips to help you stay safe and avoid impaired driving while enjoying the … Read more…
Connie Quayle, Claresholm’s Citizen of the Year, officially lights the community Christmas tree at the Claresholm and District Museum, for Old Fashioned Christmas. For more coverage of Old Fashioned Christmas please see pages four and five. Photo by Rob Vogt