By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Centennial Park Campground was bulging with cyclists ready to hit the road on Saturday morning.Then they headed out on a rolling start on a ride that would take the better part of four hours or more.The event was “The Range”, a 128-kilometre endurance gravel cycling event that headed west of Claresholm, through the gravel … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA new face will be greeting children at Learn-A-Lot Playschool when the new year begins in September.After exactly 20 years as the playschool teacher, Carol Van Rootselaar has decided to retire.“It’s good to quit while you still love it,” she said. “It’s time to let someone else take over.“I have a good strong board, that I know would … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterFacing incarceration for drug trafficking charges, Claresholm’s Jacob Peddle had one choice if he did not want to go to jail – drug treatment court.So he took that choice, and it has changed his life.Recently Peddle, who was the second participant in the Lethbridge drug treatment court program, became its first graduate.It all started on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterRebecca Schulz wants to bring a different style and tone to politics in Alberta.That is why she is running for the leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta. If she wins that she becomes premier of the province as well.The United Conservative Party hosted a gathering at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Monday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterSTARS Air Ambulance plays a vital role in the Municipal District of Willow Creek when called upon.The M.D. council was recently updated on its activities and agreed to provide $10,000 per year to STARS each year for the next four years.Glenda Farnden, of STARS Air Ambulance, appeared as a delegation at council’s June 22 meeting to provide … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek belongs to a regional library system which includes the Granum Public Library, allowing it to offer more services to the community.M.D. council learned more about the Chinook Arch Regional Library System when Robin Hepher, its chief executive officer, appeared as a delegation at council’s June 22 meeting, accompanied by … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council has endorsed a new coal policy put forth by a grassroots coalition of Albertans including policy experts, indigenous groups, conservationists, recreation groups, ranchers and landowners.At its June 13 meeting, council endorsed “A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond”, which has three components:1) No new coal exploration and no new coal mines.2) … Read more…