By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 70 people turned out for a forum Monday night to hear what the three candidates vying for the vacant seat on town council had to say leading up to the byelection vote on Oct. 15. Mike Cutler, Shelley Ford, and Daryl Sutter talked about why they want to be on council and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Woven into the fabric of Southern Alberta culture is a battle against the elements. People have braved the cold and snow for generations to express themselves and create a vibrant cultural community. So, in a way, it was fitting to see artist after artist take the stage on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The impending legalization of cannabis in two weeks, is compelling municipalities to create rules regulating cannabis production and sale. At its Sept. 24 meeting, Claresholm town council gave the final two readings to a set of amendments to the town’s land-use bylaw governing cannabis. A public hearing was held earlier in the meeting, where … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving several crimes, including two thefts of vehicles from their residences in Stavely. Over night between the Sept. 26 and 27, a 2006 dark grey Ford F350 diesel was taken. The vehicle has a chrome front push bumper, chrome gravel guard, and body coloured fender flares. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was hard to imagine the heat and drought of Africa on Saturday morning, with rain falling and temperatures hovering around zero. Yet, a brave and determined group set out from the Stavely golf club early Saturday morning, Sept. 22, to walk to Claresholm down Highway 2. It was the sixth Walk for Water … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Everything is about to change. Are you ready for it? That was the message brought by Doug Griffiths, the guest speaker at the inaugural business conference hosted by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce, on Friday night, Sept. 21 at the Claresholm Community Centre. Griffiths is the co-author of “13 Ways to Kill … Read more…
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…