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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are warning people to be on the look out for counterfeit American $100 bills. The Claresholm RCMP issued a statement on Jan. 11 that they have received information from a neighbouring police detachment that has had a few complaints of counterfeit $100 US bills being passed around. The police are asking … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A scam where people receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from STARS Air Ambulance, is making the rounds again. Last week, there were reports that Claresholm residents have been receiving calls from scammers claiming to be associated with the STARS lottery. Unfortunately, these calls are not legitimate but the caller cannot be tracked. … Read more…
Grade 7 students at Willow Creek Composite High School walked over to Parkside Manor on Wednesday, Dec. 19, where they performed a reader’s theatre. It is part of an on-going program to introduce the generations to each other.