It’s in the mail Will go perfectly with chamber postcard By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will launch its own postage stamp for re-sale at a cost of just over $800. The chamber met at Putter’s at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on June 20, where they discussed the stamp program. Director … Read more…
Charlie Ewing, at right, of Claresholm, and Erinn and Danielle McRae of Nanton, were just some of the performers at the 18th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering at the Stavely Community Centre on June 15, 16, and 17. For full coverage please see page five.
Brings wealth of experience to community By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm detachment of the RCMP has a new commander, who brings a wealth of experience to the job. Sergeant Greg Stannard started his new posting on June 11, taking over for the recently retired Sergeant Terry Wickett. “The community has been more than welcoming,” he said of Claresholm, noting … Read more…
Department praised by M.D. By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer This year the Granum Fire Department has changed over its fire chief and deputy fire chief. Sean Kelly was named fire chief to replace Justin Vandervalk earlier this year and Crystal Wilde was appointed deputy fire Chief at the June 13 meeting of the Municipal District of Willow Creek by … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A petition calling for a plebiscite on a borrowing bylaw for $2.8 million to convert the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a new town hall and community multi-use facility has been declared insufficient and council will proceed with the bylaw at its next meeting. The announcement was made at a special meeting of … Read more…
Stavely’s Unique Character House (SUCH) drama group put on “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at the Claresholm Community Centre on June 7, 8, and 9 to sold-out houses. Photos by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will not proceed with a borrowing bylaw for $2.8 million to convert the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a new town hall and community multi-use facility until the validity of a petition has been determined. At its June 11 meeting, council was set to entertain second and possibly third reading … Read more…