Flood mitigation By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The stormwater ponds in the south part of Claresholm just north of the acreages east of Eighth Street are coming to life. Last week, contractors toured representatives of the Town of Claresholm through the stormwater retention ponds and showed the planting that is under way at the ponds to create wetlands. They … Read more…
Brings passion for books, wealth of management experience By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alex Meic loves books and has a wealth of experience in management. He hopes to utilize those two things in his new position as manager of the Claresholm Public Library. Meic started his new role on July 3, and has enjoyed every minute of it. “It’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Quite simply what is happening at the donation bin behind the downtown Salvation Army store is out of control. Those are the words of staff members who say the awesome people of Claresholm who donate items in good faith, don’t realize what happens once those items have been put in the bins. People open … Read more…
West Meadow Elementary School held their annual year-end talent show on June 27, featuring a wide variety of student acts.
About $500,00 needed to get building up and running By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Lions Club has showed its support for the new building at the Claresholm Agriplex by providing a $5,000 contribution. The cheque was presented at the Lions’ meeting on June 27, after Lion Gerry McGuire, who also sits on the board of the Willow … Read more…
Two travel to Edmonton for provincials By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Two students from Willow Creek Composite High School advanced all the way to the provincial finals in the Skills Canada competition. Mary Al Sleiman took home gold in hairstyling intermediate and Jaclyn Wicks won silver in hairstyling junior at the South West Regional Skills Canada Competition held at … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School held their 2018 graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 29. Here, students pose for their official group photo on the grounds of the Livingstone Range School Division central office before ceremonies begin. For full coverage please see page 12.