By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the owner of a lost bike they recently recovered. On Feb. 8, the police reported they located a Kranked bicycle and are seeking the owner to have the bicycle returned. If you are the owner of the bicycle pictured or know who it belongs to, please contact the Claresholm RCMP … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm man has been arrested on outstanding warrants and is facing new charges. On Feb. 6, the Claresholm RCMP arrested 31-year-old Daniel Derek Morgan of Claresholm on warrants for break and enter and theft. As a result of this arrest, an investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a chance to see a variety of businesses and organizations offering a range of goods and services all under one roof. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Trade Expo and Consumer Fair at the Claresholm Community Centre on Feb. 1 and 2, drawing more than 200 visitors each … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With no school last Thursday, 12 swimmers from the Claresholm Junior Lifeguard Club Vikings took to the pool to raise money for their club. The third annual Swim-a-thon took place on Jan. 31 at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre with participants swimming a total of 989, 25-metre lengths of the pool, which equates to just … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Lomond lakers, who play most of their home games at the Claresholm Arena, wrapped up their home schedule on the weekend. The Lakers hosted the Okotoks Bisons on Friday, Feb. 1, losing by a score of 6-1. Lomond struck first, as Wacy Sandum scored, assisted by the Claresholm connection of Clayton Billyard and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Persistence pays off. The Claresholm Minor Hockey Association was notified on Dec. 13, their application for a $125,000 Community Facilities Effacement Program grant had been approved and a cheque was forthcoming. The news was delivered to Claresholm town council at their Jan. 28 meeting in a report from administration. The report stated in 2018, … Read more…