By Rob Vogt It was chance to renew friendships, relive old memories, and engage in some friendly competition on the ice, all while raising funds for several worthy community organizations.The second Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament took to the ice from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Claresholm Arena.Opening ceremonies were held on Friday afternoon, emceed by Mike … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce undertook a variety of activities over the past year.Approximately 30 people gathered at Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse for the chamber’s annual general meeting on March 26.President Jordie Bronson then lead everyone through a review of the chamber’s activities during the 2024-2025 year. March 2024The chamber held their annual general … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a crash course in pruning trees that provided a lot of useful information.Arborist Jordie Bronson discussed the ins and outs of pruning trees with the 35 or so people who gathered at the Claresholm Social Centre for the first in a gardening series on Tuesday, March 25, co-hosted by the Town of Claresholm recreation department … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A proposal for downtown open markets this summer was approved by the Town of Claresholm council.Question: How can the town improve downtown foot traffic, support local businesses, attract tourism, and generate funds for community events without placing a financial burden on small businesses.Answer: create a recurring downtown open market.A recent downtown business survey … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The legislature spotlight stopped on Livingstone-Macleod during a week that saw the UCP repeatedly celebrate its support of Alberta’s rural and remote communities. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic emphasized industrial diversification in her constituency as an example of a government dedicated to balancing environmental concerns with building economies that benefit all Albertans. Petrovic called industry … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Improved economic corridors and emergency routes will eventually remap the way drivers navigate the north, the legislature heard during a week that saw UCP faithful emphasize spending beyond Alberta’s major centres. Andrew Boitchenko, the member for Drayton Valley-Devon, highlighted $311 million for emergency routes in Alberta. He also spoke of further spending on a … Read more…
Our editor, Rob Vogt, was invited to speak on The CBC Eyeopener yesterday. If you’d like to listen, it’s begins at about 17:10 into the podcast. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16136557-calgary-eyeopener-podcast-thursday-march-27