By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has sent a letter of support for the Oldman Watershed Council’s “Restoring Grasslands and Empowering Communities” project.The decision came at council’s Oct. 23 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration stating the Oldman Watershed Council is applying for a five-year grant to restore habitat for native bees, and is looking for partners who … Read more…
By Rob Vogt; Photo by Trevor McDavidAlberta Health Services has announced it has lifted the blue-green-algae advisory for the Twin Valley Reservoir.On Nov. 2, they issued a release stating recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is no longer a health concern, including in three bodies of water in … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will look into researching municipal landscaping policies to encourage environmentally sustainable gardening practices, but will not replace the grass at the new town office and multi-use community building with arid land landscaping.At its July 17 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a request from Cynthia Wannamaker asking the town consider setting an example to homeowners … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs the water level at the Pine Coulee Reservoir dips, the Town of Claresholm is moving to the next phase of water restrictions.On July 10, the town issued a statement stating that due to a continued trend of falling water levels in the reservoir, the Town of Claresholm and the Municipal District of Willow Creek have implemented Stage … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith the Pine Coulee reservoir dipping below a certain level, the Town of Claresholm and Municipal District of Willow Creek have enacted water restrictions to protect the water supply in the reservoir.At its June 28 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a public notice sent out to ratepayers stating Stage 1 water restrictions are in place.A water shortage has … 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 VogtA Grade 9 student from Willow Creek Composite High School has qualified for the top 10 in a provincial contest with a chance to win a prize of $1,000 for herself and another $1,000 for the school.Mary-Ann Toone will travel to Wetaskiwin on May 12 to give an oral presentation on bat boxes, her solution to helping care … Read more…