Author: Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved by a split 4-3 vote re-zoning land west of Claresholm to make way for a campground, RV park and micro-brewery. The decision came at the Aug. 11 meeting of council. Back at its March 10 meeting, council held a public hearing on an application … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in recovering a stolen trailer. Between July 16 and July 25, 2021, a black 2019 Southland trailer with Flaman markings was stolen from Claresholm Motor Products Ltd. in Claresholm. The trailer was locked and left in the parking lot. A notable feature of this particular model is … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal District of Willow Creek has declared an agriculture disaster, with drought conditions worsening and reducing crop yields. At its July 28 meeting, M.D. council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan that the idea was before council because some interest had been expressed in discussing it. Reeve Maryanne Sandberg said the … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Every year on the August long weekend members of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club have their provincial party in a small town in Alberta. Along with getting together, they try to give back to the community they visit. This year they chose Claresholm and teamed up with Calgary Family Peer Connections for mental health … Read more…

A total of 150 cyclists registered for “The Range” on Saturday, July 24, a gravel road race that went through the hills west of Claresholm. It covered a total of 122 kilometres, and attracted riders from Calgary south. Here, about 100 riders start the race. Photo by Rob Vogt