By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer There was a time when women were not equal before the eyes of the law. They were not even viewed as legal persons. That changed when the Famous 5 petitioned the Privy Council of England, who ultimately declared that women were persons under the law. That paved the way for women to be appointed … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Local high school students have a new opportunity to earn a credential to set them on the road to a career in hairstyling. Starting this past September, Willow Creek Composite High School and F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod are offering the full hairstyling post-secondary program, led by teacher Amanda High. The program is … Read more…
Plebiscite By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has been given the go-ahead by residents to proceed with a bylaw to borrow $2.8 million for the construction of a new day-care and playschool facility and a new multi-use community building. Voters braved the snow and the cold, trekking to the Claresholm Community Centre on Sept. 30, to … Read more…
Claresholm was busy digging itself out on Monday, Sept. 30 after a weekend of snow left more than 40 centimetres in town. Schools were closed as were some businesses, and most town facilities including the library and aquatic centre. Garbage and recycling crews were also diverted to clear and move snow throughout the day. Here, M.D. Mijanur Rahman digs out … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer When the town’s new recycling program hits the streets of Claresholm, likely in early November, it will be able to accept a wider range of items and no longer require residents to buy their own clear-plastic bags. However, the cost will rise from $6.56 per month, to $10.30 per month. This rate has not … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is holding a plebiscite, asking the public if it can borrow $2.8 million to construct two multi-use buildings – one across from West Meadow Elementary School for a new playschool and day care, and the other on the site of the former Claresholm Elementary School for a town office and … Read more…
CRIME By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent hit and run. On Sept. 3, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., a Silver Nissan Juke parked on the south side of the IGA parking lot was struck by an unidentified vehicle causing damage to the back bumper on … Read more…