By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe applicant for a micro-brewery and recreational vehicle campground west of Claresholm has chosen to appeal his application, although it was never heard by the Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek.At its March 9 meeting, the commission was advised by Cindy Chisholm, the M.D.’s manager of planning and development, that the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudents were entertained, inspired, and challenged by a guest speaker last week who told them they can do anything if they want to.Chris Koch, a Nanton native, who was born missing arms and legs, discussed not only what that was like growing up but how he has accomplished so much in life.His mother is from … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith Russian troops invading their country, a mother and daughter have fled Ukraine and taken refuge with family in Stavely.Iryna Pustovoyt and her daughter Polina arrived in Stavely on March 6 after a two-week journey that took them across Eastern Europe.They are staying with Anna (Zaporoshchenko) Koshney. She is Iryna’s sister-in-law and Polina’s aunt, who … Read more…
By Rob VogtLocal Press WriterIt was a chance to engage the community, share information, and answer any questions people had.The Claresholm and Nanton RCMP held a virtual town hall on March 10, livestreaming from the Claresholm town council chambers.Sergeant Rob Harms, commander of both detachments, opened by saying he wanted the event to be a two-way dialogue, and these town halls … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterVirtually anyone who knows Scott Besse will tell you he would be first in line to help someone in need. Now the community has the chance in turn to help the volunteer firefighter and M.D. grader operator. He was recently injured in a vehicle rollover and is recovering at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.In response, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe provincial government has kept the 1976 Coal Policy in place for the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains and increased restrictions on coal development on the Eastern Slopes.On March 4, the government announced effective immediately, all new coal-related exploration and development activities in the Eastern Slopes are restricted. A new, expanded ministerial order will … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe sites and sounds of Winter Festival are returning this Saturday to the Claresholm Community Centre after a two-year hiatus.The last festival was held in February of 2020, mere weeks before the pandemic descended, and shutting done the event last year.Now, Winter Festival is back in full force this Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. … Read more…