By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Chambers of commerce around Southwestern Alberta are doing some interesting things, and representatives recently gathered to share those ideas. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce sent two representatives to that regional chamber meeting in Fort Macleod on April 11. At their April 17 meeting, chamber members were updated on that regional meeting by … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The United Conservative Party will form the next provincial government in Alberta. The Conservatives won a resounding majority on election night, April 16, taking 62 out of 87 seats, defeating the governing New Democrats who were reduced to 25 seats. In Livingstone-Macleod, Claresholm native Roger Reid, running for the Conservatives, cruised to victory. With … Read more…
A Jail ‘n Bail was held at IGA on Saturday, April 13, with all proceeds going to junior prom at Willow Creek Composite High School. Each jailbird tried to raise $100 to earn their freedom. From left are Robbie Hoffman; Megan McClung; Mike Cutler; Tim Bryson; Kieth Carlson; and Monica Gustman.
The South West Alberta Road Safety Society held a bike rodeo at the Claresholm Arena on April 11 for students from West Meadow Elementary, Stavely Elementary and Granum Schools. Students learned about bike and road society and much more. Here, Granum students Kevin Peters and Job Brobbel take their turn.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP have charged two people in connection with a series of recent incidents. Over the past week there have been a number of prowling, trespassing and break and enter type complaints from in and around Claresholm. One person was assaulted when he confronted the people in the vehicle in a private parking area. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a chance for voters in Livingstone-Macleod to hear more about what the six candidates in the upcoming provincial election have to offer. The Claresholm, High River and Nanton Chambers of Commerce collaborated to host an all-candidates forum at the Nanton Community Centre on April 3, where more than 400 people turned out … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer West Meadow Elementary School will have a new principal when students return to classes this fall. On April 8 the Livingstone Range School division announced Sean Latta has been hired as the new principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm. Latta has extensive administrative experience as principal and vice-principal at various rural schools … Read more…