By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Town of Claresholm will commit $750,000 to the next phase of the town’s stormwater management plan, with a funding source yet to be determined.At its Feb. 13 meeting, council was updated on the situation by Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained the next phase of stormwater improvements within the town’s stormwater … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will commit $2,500 to agricultural plastic recycling and invasive species education.At its Dec. 14 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a report from administration stating during the Nov. 23 meeting of the M.D.’s Agricultural Service Board, service board members reviewed the sponsorship and workshop budget line items, and discussion … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterA ratepayer in the Municipal District of Willow Creek is asking the M.D. council to address a variety of concerns as a second solar-energy project is set to be reviewed by the provincial government east of Granum.At its Oct. 12 meeting, Ron Lamb appeared as a delegation, to raise some concerns.He explained he farms … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council has endorsed a new coal policy put forth by a grassroots coalition of Albertans including policy experts, indigenous groups, conservationists, recreation groups, ranchers and landowners.At its June 13 meeting, council endorsed “A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond”, which has three components:1) No new coal exploration and no new coal mines.2) … Read more…