By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a capital budget that will include about $4.3 million in spending on equipment and infrastructure for the next year.At its Dec. 11 meeting, Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, and Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure, presented the capital budget for approval.A summary of projects and funding sources is:• Bobcat replacement … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council was recently updated on the activities of the Claresholm RCMP by the detachment’s new commanding officer.Sergeant Perry Pelletier appeared as a delegation at council’s Dec. 11 meeting to present the detachment’s quarterly report.He started by discussing staffing.The detachment is allocated seven positions – one sergeant; one corporal; and five constables.Currently they have an acting corporal … Read more…
Allison McKee – The Whole You Usually, I am fine coming up with a topic for a column. I now spend most of my time immersed in the mental and physical health literature and new research, so there is always something exciting (at least to me) to write about and bring to this weekly column.If you’ve followed from the beginning, … Read more…
March 22, 1941 — December 25, 2023 Ken passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023, at the age of 82.Ken, 1 of 9 children, was born in Innisfail, AB, and as a lad, spent three summers at the Vernon Army Cadet camp. This had a huge impact and when he went home, he joined the militia for several … Read more…
June 11, 1954 – December 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Robert McEwen on December 14, 2023 at the Claresholm Hospital.Ron was born June 11, 1954 in Lac La Biche. He retired from the City of Calgary after 38 years of service and moved to Claresholm with Cheryl to enjoy their … Read more…
From Livingstone Range School Division December 20, 2023 – The Nanton School Enhancement Committee has proposed to raise funds for an expanded Learning Commons space in the new elementary school to be built in Nanton. On December 18, 2023 the Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees approved this proposed partnership.Comprised of dedicated community supporters, the Nanton School Enhancement Committee … Read more…
May 12, 1954 – December 10, 2023 Barody – Glen, age 69, of Stavely, Alberta, passed away on December 10, 2023.He is the beloved father of Sheriane and Glen. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Ashleigh, Jordan, Dylan, Haylee, Devon, and Reese; as well as his brothers Bill and Carl and sisters Linda, Karen and Diane. Glen was … Read more…