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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Tori DeDominicis wants to help those who may not be able to help themselves. Recently she returned from Africa where she spent almost a month volunteering in Kenya. DeDominicis left on July 4, arriving a day later on July 5 and stayed until July 29, returning home July 30. She and her sister Bella … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 50 years ago the Claresholm Industrial Airport was abuzz with activity. More than 350 people worked at Safeway Shelter Systems producing among, other things, the Tee Pee Trailer. It was a camper trailer that dotted the landscape that people pulled around then parked to camp in. The Tee Pee Trailer came home … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With the recent resignation of Donna Courage, town council set the date and process of the by-election to fill the vacancy the resignation left. At its Aug. 13 meeting, council discussed the process ahead. Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained that once a resignation is received by her, it must be filled … Read more…