By Rob VogtAfter 40 years, Claresholm town council is updating the town’s livestock bylaw.The decision came at council’s May 8 meeting, after a presentation by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.He explained the town’s livestock, poultry and fowl bylaw has not been updated since passing in 1983.With the growing popularization of urban chickens, urban beekeeping, and other fowl being raised in … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council will provide $1,000 to the “Soup Bowl” a new initiative in the community, to purchase a freezer that will become the property of the Claresholm Social Centre if the “Soup Bowl” initiative concludes.The decision came at council’s May 8 meeting after they reviewed information provided by Brenda Halliwell, organizer of the “Soup Bowl”.She explained they … Read more…
By Rob VogtCourage, dedication, and hard work were honoured as three long-time members of the Claresholm Fire Department were sent off in style after a combined 90-plus years of service.Between 70 and 80 people were expected to celebrate the retirement of Lieutenant Gerald McNair and Captains Danny Egger and Grant Ling at a gathering at the Claresholm Community Centre on … Read more…
By Rob VogtJace McLean wants Claresholm to be a place where people want to live, put down roots and make Claresholm their home.The new director of infrastructure started working for the Town of Claresholm in January of 2013 as a temporary labourer, until January of 2014.He went full time then, in 2015, moved into public works where he took all … Read more…
By Rob VogtA local high-school student has received recognition and funding for a project to protect the local watershed, and is seeking the Town of Claresholm’s permission to do it at the Frog Creek wetlands.Mary-Ann Toone appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s April 24 meeting to talk about her bat boxes project.She explained she is a Grade 9 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see a variety of goods and services all under one roof.The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Trade Fair on Friday, April 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year the trade fair moves to the Claresholm Arena from its … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen a woman is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, there is help available.At its April 11 meeting, Claresholm town council learned more about Rowan House when two of its staff appeared as a delegation.Linette Soldan is the executive director for Rowan House and Kelly Smit is the resource development team lead.Smit explained Rowan House has been in operation … Read more…