Marathon of Hope By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was 38 years ago that Terry Fox undertook his Marathon of Hope. He was unable to complete that goal but, shortly after he was forced to stop, others continued for him, organizing the first Terry Fox Run in 1980. Claresholm was there from the start, and has held a run … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the owner of a lost bicycle. The police are seeking the owner of a green/black “Nakamura Juvy” mountain bike that was recently turned in to the police. Anyone who may have lost this bicycle can visit the RCMP detachment with a detailed description of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The results are in after a byelection in the Town of Granum to fill two vacancies on town council. The byelection was held on Aug. 20 and the results were: Nancy Cormier, 94 votes, elected; Bernie Kennedy, 76 votes, elected; Crystal Wilde, 49 votes. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Barin Beresford … Read more…
On the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 4, bus drivers bring rural students into the town schools throughout the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Above, is a school bus arriving at Claresholm from rural residences in the Porcupine Hills.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the new post cards and stamp unveiled by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce to promote the area speak volumes. The chamber now has six different post cards and one stamp available for purchase by businesses and individuals. The motivation for the post cards … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has issued a statement that the town’s water is safe for consumption. On Aug. 29, Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, made the following announcement on social media: “Please be advised that water in the Town of Claresholm is safe for consumption. “With the hot weather we have experienced … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Stavely’s 2018 award for Citizen of the Year goes to Louise Nelson. The award was presented midway through the Stavely Amateur Rodeo events on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Stavely Arena by Elks member Ian Sundquist, calling Nelson an “outstanding member of our community.” Nelson’s volunteerism includes many years with the Stavely Elementary School … Read more…