By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterEnglish Playwright Noel Coward wrote “Blithe Spirit” in six days in 1941, during the height of the Second World War, in part to get the minds of the British off the war for a few hours.There is a lot going on in the world again today, with the pandemic still lurking in the background, the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterMonday marked the one-year anniversary of the discovery of potentially unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School site.The discovery last year brought renewed attention to the history of residential schools.However, a teacher at Stavely Elementary School was raising awareness years before that and was recently honoured for her efforts.Julaine Guitton received … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudent leadership was on display last week at West Meadow Elementary when the school opened its doors to families and friends.The school hosted a Leader in Me Day on May 17, which had two purposes, according to Principal Sean Latta.First and foremost it was a leadership opportunity for students, but also a way to bring … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to raise money for a good cause and meet some local heroes.The Claresholm Local Press, Your Dollar Store With More, and Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services hosted their first annual “Heroes Walk” at east side Patterson Park on Saturday, May 14.The event attracted 50 registered walkers and raised … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterTax notices have gone out and rates will go up for the majority of ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm, with about a one percent increase in property taxes as well as increases to the education and lodge requisition which are not controlled by town council.At its May 9 meeting, town councilapproved the final two … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA lot has happened inside the Claresholm and District Museum since the last time the public was inside the facility.The museum and visitor information centre will open its doors to the public for the season this Friday, May 20, at 9 a.m.“We’re super excited to be able to welcome visitors back again,” said Bill Kells, executive … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterLights and sirens filled the air, responding to a two-vehicle collision in the parking lot at Willow Creek Composite High School.Arriving on scene, police, fire department, bylaw and ambulance personnel discovered one occupant was ejected and dead on scene. Others had to be extricated by the fire department, and one was taken away by police … Read more…