The Claresholm Arena is open for business once again, after undergoing just under $780,000 in renovations. The Town of Claresholm held an official re-opening celebration on Monday, Sept. 24, offering free hamburgers, hot dogs and salad for all those who attended. Before lunch though, there was an official ribbon cutting. From left are Darry Markle, councillor for Division 5 of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Faith Community Baptist Church has a new pastor, and he has been busy introducing himself to the congregation and the community. Pastor Joseph Steeves moved to Claresholm on Aug. 16, and had some transition time before giving his first church service on Sept. 16. “I’m getting to know people in town and see the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have lost a ring, it may be at the Claresholm detachment of the RCMP. A key ring for a vehicle was recently turned in to the police station. The owner may claim it by visiting the detachment and providing a description of the item. Anyone interested in more information can contact Claresholm … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was another successful Terry Fox Run as more than 30 participants took to the streets to raise more than $5,000. The weather looked like it may not cooperate on Sunday, Sept.16, but as the run approached, the rain stopped and the weather cleared – just in time for the event to begin. Coun. Gaven … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A theatre artist with local roots has won one of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s 2018 Emerging Artists Awards, and $10,000 to go along with it. Emily Marisabel Cambridge (née Boyle), the daughter of Myrna Newman and Graham Boyle, was recently honoured with the award at a gala event in Edmonton. “I was kind … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft. On Sept. 14, the police were advised of a theft from Challenger New Holland in Claresholm. An unknown person entered the north lot of Challenger and stole the hydraulic pump off a 1475 New Holland Mower Conditioner. The pump and labour to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Three candidates have filed their nomination papers to run for the vacant seat on Claresholm town council. Nomination day was Sept. 17, and when the deadline passed, three candidates came forward (listed in alphabetical order by last name): Cutler, Mike; Ford, Shelley; Sutter, Daryl. Voters will go to the polls in the byelection scheduled … Read more…