By Rob VogtA lot happened over the last three months for the Claresholm RCMP.Sergeant Perry Pelletier, Claresholm detachment commander, appeared as a delegation at the March 11 meeting of the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek to provide his quarterly update.He noted the quarter ran from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025, then went over the detachment’s policing … Read more…
Originally published on Mar 04, 2026 at 13:54 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP has prioritized a provincial police service over making communities safer and addressing the root causes of crime, the Opposition charged in the first week of the legislature’s spring sitting. Irfan Sabir, the NDP’s deputy house leader, said the government needs to address “social determinants” … Read more…
By David GaleSurrounded by players, billet families, biological families, team staff and friends, Southern Alberta Mustangs spokesperson, Jennifer Handley, delivered an emotional statement to media Tuesday afternoon following the deaths of three players in a highway collision Monday, Feb. 2.Handley clarified the organization’s position, requested privacy for grieving families, and encouraged the public to support an official GoFundMe established for … Read more…
Sergeant Perry PelletierClaresholmRCMP Detachment The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of November, 2025. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Four non-fatal traffic collisions, with two charges laid.• Seven reportable traffic collisions, with … Read more…
By Rob VogtAt 1:55 p.m. today, cell phoners will go off, messages will flash across television screens and more as Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System.An Alberta Emergency Alert test will be issued at 1:55 p.m. across multiple channels including television, radio, wireless devices, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Eric Chatterton has always wanted to help people and serve his community.He found the right position to fulfill both those goals five years ago on a snowy night when he attended an open house held by the Claresholm Fire Department at the fire hall.Chatterton joined the fire department soon after and, five years later, is a captain.He … Read more…
September 03, 2025 Media inquiries The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Lethbridge where complaints of illegal activity prompted more than 50 police visits since 2024. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 1212 10 Avenue North. The property will be closed for 90 … Read more…