The National Junior A Hockey League (NJHL) proudly announces that it has come to terms on a facility agreement with the town of Claresholm. The addition of Claresholm into its South Division, with league play to commence in the 2024-25 hockey season, represents a great opportunity to expand into a vibrant community with longstanding support for hockey. The expansion team will … Read more…
By Rob VogtProperty tax notices went out last week.Tax rates will go down for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm but taxes will still increase an average of 3.7 per cent for residential properties and one per cent for non-residential properties because assessment has increased due to inflation.The 2024 rates will see a 7.4 percent decrease in the residential municipal … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved an out-of-budget expenditure of up to $112,500 to complete the skatepark located south of the town office, to be funded by Local Government Fiscal Framework capital grant funds.The decision came at council’s May 13 meeting, after Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney updated them on the situation.He explained site preparations have begun for skatepark … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has updated the Town of Claresholm/Municipal District of Willow Creek water shortage response plan restriction guide, and directed administration to further investigate options for perpetually set watering schedules for odd and even properties.At its May 13 meeting, council was updated on the changes by Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.Referring to a written report, … Read more…
Verle was born on July 29, 1931, in Claresholm, the first daughter of Jay and Stella Little. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Stavely. In June 1950, Verle married Doug Johnson of Stavely. They farmed together and worked at the family service station. In 1958, they moved to Carmangay, where Doug worked at an elevator and … Read more…
Beverly was a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, a funny and feisty friend, and a lifelong maker, stitcher, and grower of stunning things. She died April 29, 2024 at age 86.Bev was born in Banff on May 6, 1937, to Frank and Agnes Peterson. A challenging childhood saw stops in Revelstoke and Vancouver and shaped her resilient personality. Young adulthood … Read more…
It is with profound sadness we announce that passing of Margaret Roemmele (nee Taylor) on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 77 years. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Margaret passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle against cancer. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, … Read more…