By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Elder abuse can take several different forms, and there are resources in the community to combat it. The Claresholm Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse gave a public information session at the seniors’ drop-in centre on Thursday, Jan. 24 to outline the types of elder abuse, and the resources available in the community and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A piece of Canadian history made its way to Willow Creek Composite High School. The Grey Cup, awarded to the champions of the Canadian Football League, was at the school on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The defending Grey Cup champions are the Calgary Stampeders and Mark Kilam, their special teams coordinator, brought the trophy for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has brought back a full-time fire chief position, and has appointed someone with experience to fill the position. The Town of Claresholm announced on Jan. 17 that at the last regular meeting of Claresholm town council held Jan. 14, a decision was made to create a full-time fire chief position and … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The new handicap parking spaces at the Claresholm Medical Clinic have been tested by two handicapped men under the watchful eye of Public Works Superintendent Roy Johnson of the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Johnson said a local man who is a quadriplegic, who has the use of his hands to operate a wheelchair, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has renewed its support for the Claresholm and District Fair Days Bench Show. At its Jan. 14 meeting, council agreed to donate $990 to the bench show, the same amount it has contributed over the past few years. That contribution includes $600 for cash awards presented at the bench show and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual general meeting in a few weeks and preparations are under way. At their Jan. 16 regular monthly meeting, chamber members were updated on planning by Amanda Zimmer, chamber president. She said the annual general meeting will be on Feb. 13 at Casa … Read more…
The Kin Trail, a walking path, is located across from the cemetery on the western edge of Claresholm, and was officially opened on Friday, Jan. 11, once the archway was successfully installed. Here, members of the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Claresholm, members of Town Council, and contractors gathered to commemorate the occasion. From left are Chad Rathgeber; Chris Moore … Read more…