By Rob VogtIn a split vote, Claresholm town council has agreed to lower the rent for the Claresholm Food Bank to $1 for 2026 with it being re-evaluated in October 2026 in a meeting between the food bank and town council.The decision came at council’s Jan. 12 meeting after a lengthy discussion.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained representatives … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved the concept plans for two gravel pits northwest of Fort Macleod and has taken the first step in re-zoning associated lands from rural general to natural resource extraction.The decision was made at council’s Dec. 17 meeting after a presentation by Ryan Dyck, the M.D.’s planner from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved the town’s interim 2026 operational budget and 2026 capital budget.The decision came at council’s Dec. 8 meeting after a presentation by Jennifer Place, the town’s director of corporate services.The interim 2026 operating budget forecasts total operating revenue of $9,609,357 and total operating expenses of $9,604,357.Place noted the proposed 2026 budget includes an anticipated … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe numbers are not completely firm, but the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its interim operating budget that projects increased expenditures of 4.39 per cent, but it is too early to know what effect that will have on property taxes.The decision came at council’s Dec. 10 meeting, after a report from Johanne Hannas, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several infrastructure projects throughout the municipality, including roads, sidewalks in Granum, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s Nov. 26, an update on infrastructure projects was included as part of Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan’s written report as follows:Range Road 25-0 base pavingThis project involves widening Range Road 25-0 from … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step in closing an unused portion of an alley on the east side of town to make room for the relocation of some storage units.At its Nov. 3 meeting, council passed first reading of a road closure bylaw, after hearing a report from administration.That report explained the town has been working … Read more…
By Rob VogtA familiar face will be leading the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek for another year.At its organizational meeting on Oct. 31, council elected Maryanne Sandberg, councillor for Division 3, reeve for another year.“I will do my best,” she said. “And work with you all.”Glen Alm, councillor for Division 4 was elected deputy reeve for another year.“Thanks … Read more…