By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm has all the ingredients to capitalize on opportunities in agriculture. So says Ted Menzies, former member of parliament for this area and an expert in agricultural issues. He was speaking to a crowd of about 70 people at the Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on March 26. It was the second … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer For 30 years the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Claresholm have been a vital part of the community. On Saturday, March 23, the clubs celebrated their 30th anniversary with a celebration at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club. Dale Seeman and Vicki McLaughlin shared the history of how the clubs started, after they read … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Voters in Livingstone-Macleod will have their chance to hear what the candidates running to become their MLA have to say, with a candidates’ forum to be held in Nanton next week. At their March 20 meeting, members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce agreed to partner with chambers in Nanton and High … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer As Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services readies to host their annual Volunteer Appreciation, they received some good news. Volunteer Alberta has provided a grant of $500 to help offset some of the costs of the event. The event is held during National Volunteer Week, and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 … Read more…
“Under the Sea” was the theme for the Claresholm Skating Club’s annual year-end show on Saturday, March 16 at the arena.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There will be a new face greeting students at Willow Creek Composite High School when they return to classes in September, as the school welcomes a new principal. The Livingstone Range School Division recently announced Jackie Kark, the current principal of Granum School and alternate programs, home education, has been appointed principal at Willow … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There will be a change in bylaw enforcement with the Town of Claresholm. Jason Hemmaway, the town’s community peace officer is transitioning from that role into one that will be work in three areas – disaster management, safety, and the water treatment plant. The change started last August when the provincial government’s solicitor general … Read more…