By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The RCMP have laid several charges in connection with a string of thefts from oil well sites in the area. Between Nov. 26 and 27, Claresholm and Nanton RCMP received several complaints of batteries being stolen from various oil well sites in the area. During the investigation, Claresholm and Nanton RCMP were alerted to a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has received a provincial award for its commitment to being a health community for the second year in a row. Denise Spencer, the town’s recreation manager, accepted the ChooseWell Healthy Community Award for “Creating supportive environments” at a ceremony on Oct. 25 at Jasper. “I was extremely pleased,” Spencer said. “I … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer As donations come in for the annual Christmas Hamper Program, organizers are asking people to check the expiry dates of perishable food items before they donate them. “We’re grateful for people who donate food to the program,” said Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press and organizer of the Christmas Hamper Program. In fact, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Everyone in the community still has until the beginning of next week to fill out a survey expressing their views on a ward review being done on the Livingstone Range School Division. “We want to give our stakeholders a voice,” said Brad Toone, chair of the school board. “A lot has changed in our demographics … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer A threatened post office strike isn’t much of a threat to local businesses, apparently. Assembled members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce were asked, before their Wednesday, Nov. 21 meeting, if a post office strike would disrupt their operations. Only two business owners of 10 at the meeting said they would be … Read more…
The Stavely Elks hosted their 14th annual pheasant derby on Nov. 16 and 17. It is a major fundraiser for the community and is responsible for the re-population of pheasants in the area. Here, Morley Heidmiller of the Stavely Elks, releases the first pheasant.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is time to deck the halls and put up your best holiday lights and Christmas decorations. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a contest for local businesses to create a fun and festive atmosphere for Christmas. The idea is to help the chamber light up Claresholm. Anyone interested in participating … Read more…