Community pitches in to clean up
Dexter Martin and his grandmother Marianna Orge were hard at work during Claresholm’s town-wide clean-up, Saturday, April 28.
Local News
Council agrees to proceed with community multi-use building
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has decided to proceed with converting the former Claresholm Elementary School building to a town hall and multi-use community building. At its April 23 meeting, council agreed to approve the out of budget capital project of $3.5 million to proceed with the development of the multi-use community building with funding to … Read more…
Fibre arts show coming up this Saturday
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Community Centre is set to come alive this weekend with the sights of quilting, weaving, rug hooking and much more at a fibre arts show this weekend. The Claresholm Arts Society is putting on their third annual one-day fibre arts and quilt fair at the community centre from 9 a.m. to 4 … Read more…
Dedicated, lifelong volunteer named citizen of the year
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The 2017 Town of Claresholm Citizen of the Year is someone who has put her stamp on every corner of the community. Carmelle Steel, was presented the award at the Volunteer Appreciation hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services at the community centre on April 18 in front of a full … Read more…
Quick snow melt created temporary road problems
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The quick snow melt in the Municipal District of Willow Creek resulted in a two-day overland flood alert, starting the morning of April 16 and ending before noon on April 18. “We had a couple days where we had water across the road in some places,” said Public Works Superintendent Roy Johnson. “That’s all … Read more…
Claresholm and District Chamber to hold postage stamp contest
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer What better item to go with the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce’s new postcard than a matching chamber of commerce stamp? At their April 18 meeting, chamber members agreed to set up a sub-committee made up of directors Keith Armstrong and Todd Buhmiller to oversee a contest seeking artwork for the stamp. Armstrong … Read more…
Large crowd for bingo fundraiser
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer There was a full gym at the Stavely Elementary School April 19 for a bingo fundraiser to replace aging playground equipment, that raised about $1,000. At the Stavely school there are two sets of playground equipment, one that is 17 years old and another 30 to 40 years old and in need of replacement. … Read more…