Snow removal
The Town of Claresholm crew has been busy clearing the streets of snow, that has been coming down for the better part of a month. They were downtown on Feb. 27 clearing snow from the streets.
Local News
Town discusses water, sewer rates at open house
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm will be significantly increasing water and sewer rates over the next three years to begin to plan for the future. About 20 people attended an open house hosted by the Town of Claresholm at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Feb. 28, where Blair Bullock, the town’s director of … Read more…
Museum welcomes new executive director
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer To say Bill Kells loves history and museums is an understatement. The new executive director for the Claresholm and District Museum brings a wealth of experience to his new job. In 1992, he began the restoration of three buildings in Mission, British Columbia that included the CPR Station and Mission Memorial Hospital. “I was also … Read more…
RCMP investigate hit and run in parking lot
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent hit and run. The police are investigating a hit and run that took place at the Christ the King Roman Catholic Church parking lot on Wednesday, Feb. 20, between approximately 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. A Red Honda Odyssey was damaged when … Read more…
Steady progress on Custom Cannabis facility
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The medical marijuana facility under construction on the southern boundary of Claresholm next to Highway 2 is about six to eight weeks from being commissioned. Jeff Nielsen, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Custom Cannabis, recently gave a tour to print and television media on Feb. 15 to provide an update on progress. … Read more…
Citizen of the year nominations open
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is looking for nominations for the 2018 citizen of the year and junior citizen of the year. “Things don’t happen in your community unless you have engaged and committed community members,” said Allison McKee, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services. “We’re … Read more…
Commission notified of application to build solar facility
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Members of the Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek seemed a bit taken aback by a development application to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUB) to construct and operate an 8.5-megawatt solar power plant about one mile east of Stavely. The local MPC members were informed by AUB as a matter … Read more…