By Rob VogtRatepayers in the Municipal District of Willow Creek who own farmland will see an 13 percent increase in their mill rate, those who own residential property will see a 21 percent decrease, and the non-residential mill rate will go up two per cent.At its April 10 meeting, the M.D. council discussed what the mill rate for 2024 will … Read more…
By Rob VogtHave you ever taken in the annual Christmas craft fair down at the Claresholm Community Centre in November?How about the Walk ‘n Roll for cystic fibrosis in Centennial Park and around town in June?Those are just two of the events put on by the Kinette Club of Claresholm, a service club made up of community-minded volunteers.Breanna Seeman, president … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 2024 Chinook Junior Stock Show was another success, attracting more than 200 children and youth from Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. and more than 250 head of cattle.The show took over the Claresholm Agriplex on Wednesday, April 3, with a total of 205 participants showing 72 purebred heifers, 77 commercial heifers, and 103 steers, for a total of … Read more…
April 12, 2024 By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new, innovative tool has slid onto the scene to help outdoor enthusiasts make better decisions when planning trips in avalanche terrain in Kananaskis Country, or to steer clear of avalanche hazards altogether. The Automated Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale map, or AutoATES map, uses geospatial modelling to assess avalanche terrain risk based … Read more…
By Steffanie Costigan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government announced on Thursday $35 million in funding over three years to assist with reducing emergency response times and support EMS workers. “We will outline significant steps our government and partners are taking to enhance the emergency response capabilities and healthcare across Alberta, said Alberta Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange on Thursday … Read more…
4/16/24By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Revamped advisory councils blanketing the province will help ensure that the government understands and addresses rural health-care challenges while improving service, the health minister said Monday. Rural Alberta will be heard through 13 new advisory councils – 12 regional and one Indigenous – that give traction to diverse concerns and ideas, said Adriana … Read more…
August 5, 1977 – April 8, 2024 It’s with profound sadness that we are having to announce the sudden passing of Roly.Roly will be greatly missed by his parents Cal Cochlan (Olwyn) and Jo Lou Cochlan (Mike); sister Kari (Steve) Lelek; neices Teslin and Aurora Lelek; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; plus his many friends and colleagues.Roly loved his animals … Read more…