By Rob Vogt Roostertail’s Hair Salon is the winner of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce roots of excellence award.The chamber handed out its “Best of Claresholm” business awards at a gala celebration at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 23.This award is open to all local businesses in operation for at least 15 years; may be awarded … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for The Best of Claresholm awards.“We want to help recognize outstanding contributions businesses make throughout the year,” said Jordie Bronson, president of the chamber of commerce.He added the chamber has re-defined some of the categories, hoping to get a little broader participation. The categories are:Community Builder AwardThis category is … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Opportunity knocks — right now — for rural Albertans willing to embark on trades and technology careers, Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney said recently. And the kicker is that those who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Alberta Union of Provincial Employees held a town hall meeting in Claresholm last week to update members as negotiations with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and several more employers reach a critical stage.Curtis Jackson, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees vice-president, south region, was at the Claresholm Community Centre on Wednesday, June 19, hosting the meeting.He … Read more…
By Rob VogtAbout two-thirds of each dollar you spend at a small business will stay local versus about 11 cents when you spend a dollar at a multinational retailer.That’s what the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found from a recent survey.The federation recently issued a release stating that for every dollar spent at a small business, 66 cents on average … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District offers a number of benefits to its members.Kendall Schille, president of the chamber of commerce, said the chamber is the public face of the collective businesses of the community.The chamber offers opportunities for the members to connect with each other; network; get involved in the community; and pool their collective resources to come up … Read more…