The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent incident of vandalism in downtown Claresholm. Between Friday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, the Claresholm Eye Centre on 49th Avenue West received damage to the front window cage as well as the garbage bin in the back alley. Anyone with information on this crime, or any … Read more…
The Municipal District of Willow Creek is providing financial support for the Claresholm Arts Society and its upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast”. At their Dec. 18 meeting, M.D. councillors agreed to provide $900 out of their discretionary accounts with $200 each from Couns. Glen Alm and Darry Markle; and $100 each from Reeve Maryanne Sandberg and Couns. Evan … Read more…
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A magic show was just part of the fun at the annual Northern Light Hall Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The afternoon featured music, dog tricks, Christmas carols, crafts, food and a visit from Santa Claus. There was also a magic show by Aaron Cheshire. From left are Reina Kimura, Kelby Starling, and Kinley Starling watching Cheshire turn water … Read more…
The Claresholm Thunder rolled to four straight wins to claim the championship of a weekend Bantam hockey tournament at Fernie, B.C. The Thunder, made up of players from Claresholm and Fort Macleod, knocked off Pincher Creek, Airdrie, Lethbridge and Beiseker to win the championship. Thunder 7 Huskies 0 Thunder goalie Chace Martin was unbeatable as he backstopped Claresholm to a … Read more…
Candidates hold successful fundraising tea and service auction Junior prom has started for another year at Willow Creek Composite High School. Prom starts in Grade 11 where it is a program based on leadership, community and school service, explained JoAnna Sutter one of the prom advisors. “We hope it’ll prepare students for after they are done school,” she said, adding … Read more…
Claresholm town council has approved its 2019 capital budget which will be about $7.1 million in funding for projects highlighted by almost $3.8 million for the multi-use community building; as well as a stormwater system upgrade; paving; Amundsen Park redevelopment; tennis court resurfacing; an infrastructure master plan including water reservoir study; arena roof replacement; front-end loader; and a Bobcat replacement. … Read more…