By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer When the town’s new recycling program hits the streets of Claresholm, likely in early November, it will be able to accept a wider range of items and no longer require residents to buy their own clear-plastic bags. However, the cost will rise from $6.56 per month, to $10.30 per month. This rate has not … Read more…
Tristan Martin (#34) of the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team tries to keep his balance in a game Friday night, Sept. 20 in Lethbridge. Unfortunately, the Cobras lost by a score of 21-18 to Chinook High School. For full coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is holding a plebiscite, asking the public if it can borrow $2.8 million to construct two multi-use buildings – one across from West Meadow Elementary School for a new playschool and day care, and the other on the site of the former Claresholm Elementary School for a town office and … Read more…
CRIME By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent hit and run. On Sept. 3, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., a Silver Nissan Juke parked on the south side of the IGA parking lot was struck by an unidentified vehicle causing damage to the back bumper on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon as a group gathered at the Claresholm fire hall to renew Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. A total of 34 participants raised about $4,500 with money still coming in, at the 39th annual run held on Sunday, Sept. 15. “Claresholm has a long history (with the Terry … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls volleyball team made history by winning their home tournament for the first time in recent memory this past weekend. The Cobras beat the Lomond Lions in the final on Saturday night, Sept. 14, in two straight sets by scores of 25-12 and 25-13. Claresholm had … Read more…
Pets By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has directed administration to place a limit of three dogs per household in the town’s dog bylaw, with some exceptions. At its Sept. 9 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Cheryl Friesen making a request to place a limit. She described being invited to an individual’s residence where 15 dogs … Read more…