By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The tumultuous tenure of a town councillor has come to an end. On Monday morning, Aug. 13, Donna Courage resigned from Claresholm town council, visiting the town office to deliver her letter of resignation to Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer. A similar letter also appeared in the mail boxes of the residents … Read more…
Playing smart By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP would like to notify the public that bicycle thefts are increasing. The police have received numerous complaints about the theft of bicycles in and around the Town of Claresholm. The stolen bicycles are generally the BMX style. The RCMP would like to remind the public of some simple steps to … Read more…
Lost and found By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in returning a lost antenna to its owner. On Aug. 7, a GPS antenna was turned in to the RCMP detachment in Claresholm. The antenna appears to have been removed by force as the wires were cut. The antenna is from a General Motors … Read more…
Leona Koziarski, playing her French horn, was just one of the musicians who participated in open mic night in downtown Ringrose Park on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Open mic night, hosted by Gaven Moore, takes place every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Did you know that if you are driving, and turn left into an angle-parking spot, you are breaking the law. This practice is called turning left of centre, and the Claresholm RCMP and Town of Claresholm are encouraging motorists not to do it. “It’s probably one of the biggest complaints we get out of the … Read more…
The 21st annual Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place this past weekend, July 27, 28 and 29, featuring a weekend of faith, fellowship and great music. Here, Agaese “Ace” Taito of Keepers of the Faith Ministry spoke about his life during the Sunday sermon before a crowd of well over 1,000. For full coverage please see pages eight and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A high-security facility to grow and process medical marijuana, promising up to 35 new jobs for the area, is quickly taking shape on the southern boundary of the Town of Claresholm on the east side of Highway 2. Custom Cannabis, a company co-founded by brother and sister Robyn Wytinck, who is chief operating officer, … Read more…