By Rob Vogt It was a busy time to start a new job but Shea Mellow said her first months as principal of West Meadow Elementary School were all she could ask for.“It’s been great,” she said.Coming in December, which can be the busiest month of the year, brought its own challenges.“The staff was very welcoming, very open-minded about new … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Like many municipal facilities, arenas are not designed as profit centres or to break even financially. One Alberta energy solutions company wants to work with Claresholm town council to change that.While critical, quality of life elements in a community such as arenas, swimming pools, parks and other municipal recreation facilities, are taxpayer-funded and … Read more…
Born December 15, 1930 in Blairmore, AB.Passed January 20, 2025 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre.It is with great sadness we would like to announce the passing of our Aunt.She was preceded by her parents, one brother, one sister, and husband Aubrey.Ann will be sadly missed by her stepson Dale (Susan) Dersch and two grandchildren Janine and Jason Dersch. Her sister-in-law Mira … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services wants to see what the community’s views are on housing and services.To that end, they have engaged the Rural Development Network on the Claresholm and Area Housing and Services Needs Estimation Project.Barbara Bell, director of Family and Community Support Services, said they have been planning the project awhile and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A long-time Stavely volunteer has been honoured with a special award from the Province of Alberta.On Jan. 9, Dale Ohler was recognized with an Alberta Northern Lights award for supporting youth and the community as a volunteer with numerous organizations.“Through a lifetime of service that has included overcoming numerous personal challenges, Dale Ohler has demonstrated the kind … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team swept through their home tournament, with three wins to take the championship.The Cobras hosted teams from Pincher Creek, Vauxhall, and Bow Island for the one-day tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25.Claresholm opened with a 41-19 win over Matthew Halton High School of Pincher Creek.Scoring for the Cobras … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Community Centre main hall and meeting room will be closed from mid-January to mid-April for renovations.However, the lodge room hall will be available for bookings as usual.Renovations began on Monday, Jan. 20 and will go tentatively until April 13.Back on Sept. 9, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for $405,000 plus GST to Nitro Construction … Read more…