By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society (CAReS) has a lot of cats available for adoption, and they showed just a few to the public this past weekend. CAReS held a cat cafe at the Claresholm Public Library on June 22, where they had 10 kittens and two adult cats in the Bill Simpson Room. They … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Let the games begin – in 2021. The Town of Claresholm has been awarded the 2021 Southern Alberta Summer Games. “It’s a wonderful thing,” said Mayor Doug MacPherson. “It’s a great thing for the town.” Town officials were notified of the decision by the Southern Alberta Recreation Association on June 18, a few hours … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP has recovered a lost bike and a lost MP3 player and is looking for the owners to claim these items. A black “Trax” youth bike was turned into the RCMP which was left near 49th Avenue West and Second Street West on June 13. The owner can visit the police station with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The charges of sexual assault in relation to an alleged historic sexual assault have been dropped against a Roman Catholic priest who served in Claresholm, Nanton and Champion from 2006 to 2010 and is currently in Calgary. On June 20, CTV News reported the Crown withdrew charges against Malcolm Joe D’Souza in a hearing that … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School honoured its athletes of the year at their extra-curricular awards evening on June 13. From left are Madi Macaulay, female athlete of the year; Cole Dixon, male athlete of the year; Jackson Wright, honourable mention male athlete of the year; Paige Van Dellen, honourable mention female athlete of the year; and Ethan Perry, honourable mention … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has been successful in its application for the federal government’s rural and northern immigration pilot. On June 14, the federal government announced Claresholm was one of 11 communities selected for the program, and the only one in Alberta. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on June 18. “Claresholm’s application would … Read more…
The Stavely Arena was the place to be on June 14, 15, and 16 for the 19th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering, featuring a weekend of music and cowboy poetry, along with vendors, good food, and much more.