The Town of Claresholm staff did a functional training exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to test their procedures during a town-wide emergency. The scenario was a semi-truck hauling fuel catches on fire then, when it pulls over to the side of the road, sinks and flips over causing a massive leak with fuel getting into the stormwater system. Fuel then … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm’s town council held its organizational meeting last week, as a new councillor was sworn in, and representatives were assigned to various internal and external boards and committees.At the meeting, held on Oct. 26, Coun. Perry Pelletier was sworn in, after winning a byelection on Oct. 19.Karine Keys, who was the chief returning officer, for the byelection, then … Read more…
The Claresholm Agriplex parking lot came alive with Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31. People decorated their vehicles and children went from vehicle to vehicle trick or treating.
By Rob VogtIt has become a Halloween tradition in Claresholm – going down to the community centre and getting your pants scared of, if you choose to.The seventh annual Claresholm Community Haunted House will take place at the community centre on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a no-scare hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., … Read more…
SubmittedFor over 50 years, the Claresholm Meals on Wheels program has provided affordable, healthy nutritious meals to those unable to cook for themselves. This could include older adults, people with disabilities or those recently out of surgery.Five days a week, Monday through Friday (including holidays), our meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers.Since 1976, food services at the Claresholm Centre for … Read more…
Claresholm Recreation hosted “The Plunge” on Thursday, Oct. 1. It was a cold-water swim, as the pool has been filled but not yet warmed. Normally swimmers swim in water that is 26 degrees Celsius, but on Thursday the water was 16 to 17 degrees. Entrants could swim 10, 25 or 50 metres with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm. Here, … Read more…