By Rob VogtCardiac services at Chinook Regional Hospital help patients across Southern Alberta, including people in the Municipal District of Willow Creek. For that reason, M.D. council has agreed to provide $30,000 to a fundraising campaign sponsored by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to substantially elevate the standard of cardiac health care at the Lethbridge hospital.Coun. John Van Driesten brought … 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 Claresholm Under-18 Thunder won in convincing fashion in their lone game in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on the weekend.The Thunder travelled to Lethbridge on Saturday, Dec. 13, coming home with a 10-3 victory.The Thunder took control early, scoring twice in the first period to lead 2-0 after 20 minutes, then scored four more times in … Read more…
By Claresholm RCMPAs Albertans prepare for holiday festivities, the RCMP is reminding everyone to make responsible choices and to not drive impaired. Impaired driving is entirely preventable, and with a little planning, you can ensure everyone arrives home safely this season.The Claresholm RCMP offers the following safety tips to help you stay safe and avoid impaired driving while enjoying the … Read more…
Connie Quayle, Claresholm’s Citizen of the Year, officially lights the community Christmas tree at the Claresholm and District Museum, for Old Fashioned Christmas. For more coverage of Old Fashioned Christmas please see pages four and five. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Museum is asking people to keep them in mind, when people are planning their estates.The museum recently launched the Claresholm and District Museum Enhancement Fund, which will be used only for upgrades to the museum.It will not be used for the new building that funds are currently being raised for.The town owns and maintains … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder remain in first place in the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division after a close win and a tie in weekend action.The Thunder, made up of players from Claresholm and Nanton, hosted Taber on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre in Nanton, where they won a tough 1-0 decision.The teams were … Read more…