By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved an out-of-budget expenditure of up to $112,500 to complete the skatepark located south of the town office, to be funded by Local Government Fiscal Framework capital grant funds.The decision came at council’s May 13 meeting, after Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney updated them on the situation.He explained site preparations have begun for skatepark … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has updated the Town of Claresholm/Municipal District of Willow Creek water shortage response plan restriction guide, and directed administration to further investigate options for perpetually set watering schedules for odd and even properties.At its May 13 meeting, council was updated on the changes by Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.Referring to a written report, … Read more…
By Rob VogtIf you have found an old arrowhead or bone in your yard or field, it may provide a clue to the history of the area.This weekend, the Archaeological Society of Alberta Calgary and Lethbridge Centres is hosting an artifact and fossil identification weekend at the Claresholm and District Museum.The “Stones and Bones Weekend” takes place Saturday, May 11 … Read more…
By Rob VogtTax rates will go down for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm but taxes will still increase an average of 3.7 per cent for residential properties and one per cent for non-residential properties because assessment has increased due to inflation.The 2024 rates will see a 7.4 percent decrease in the residential municipal rate from 2023 and a 2.6 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed Randy Bohnet principal of Granum School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.Bohnet has been the acting principal at the school since September of 2023 and before that was assistant principal from 2020 to 2023.The announcement was made April 22, noting Bohnet has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of … Read more…
By Rob VogtJohn Cope is the 2023 Claresholm citizen of the year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 16 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Kozo Chisanga, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.He moved to Claresholm in 1979 with his family to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Oldman Watershed Council is a not-for-profit organization that is working in partnership with communities and residents to improve the Oldman River Watershed. The council consists of members who live or work within the Oldman basin. These members provide leadership and guidance in watershed planning and management, water quality monitoring, and stewardship promotion.At a drought preparedness and mitigation … Read more…