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The Municipal District of Willow Creek has begun the process of welcoming Granum residents into the M.D. after receiving official word the Town of Granum has dissolved and become a hamlet within the M.D. At its Feb. 12 meeting, M.D. council was updated on Granum’s dissolution and what the M.D. did to communicate with residents about what is next. The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm Novice Thunder were on the ice again this past weekend. The Thunder hosted Vulcan at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. In novice hockey the focus is learning the game so no score is kept and only half the ice is used. This year’s Novice Thunder is made up of Zeke … Read more…
There is going to be a new tax credit on your 2019 return! By Weston Sabey, CFP, CPABelay CPA LLP You may recall that as part of the Government of Canada’s climate change plan, Alberta along with a few other provinces, have had a “fuel charge” added to the cost of filling up at the pumps or heating your home … Read more…
Behaving positively – The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and Youth Justice Committee have partnered on a program where youth are ticketed for showing positive behaviour. In turn, they can redeem their ticket for a gift certificate at a local business.
The third annual Winterfest took place in and around the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 8. The day featured a snow pile to slide on, live music, vendors, board games, food, a chance to get your picture taken in vintage clothing, a movie, and culminated in a spectacular fireworks display when the sun went down. Here, Cody Herman takes … Read more…
Junior High Basketball The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B” girls’ basketball team wrapped up their home schedule with a game against a bigger, stronger opponent. The Cobras hosted the TMS Eagles of Kainai on Feb. 4, losing by a score of 40-20. Scoring for Claresholm were Janell Lange with nine points; Fae Santos with six points; Hannah Leader and … Read more…
The Claresholm and District Bench Show is the centrepiece of Fair Days weekend every August but, it needs an injection of funding and people to keep going. To that end, the Claresholm and District Fair Board, which organizes the bench show, held a special meeting at the Claresholm Public Library on Feb. 4, to discuss ways to generate more revenue, … Read more…