Topsy turvy
Winds in the area blew strong enough Tuesday, March 27, to blow a commercial haul truck on its side near the Highway 2 entrance to Granum.
Local News
Town to borrow $400,000 for sewer line replacement
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has taken the first step in borrowing $400,000 for replacement of a sewer line from the airport to the sewer lagoons that will cost a total of about $1.14 million. The decision came at council’s March 26 meeting after they reviewed a report from administration. The project is to construct a … Read more…
Council to adopt council code of conduct
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has given the first two readings to a council code of conduct bylaw, and will give it final approval at a few meeting. At its March 26 meeting, council reviewed the draft council code of conduct, which has become a requirement with passage of the modernized Municipal Government Act. The code … Read more…
Local youth leader wins provincial award
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A local youth leader has been recognized with an “Inspiration Award” for his tireless efforts in working with youth in Claresholm, and preventing violence and bullying. John Wenlock, the leader of the Youth of Tomorrow, a Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services program, received his award from Irfan Sabir, minister of community … Read more…
Jail and bail this weekend for junior prom
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Junior prom has taken eight community leaders captive, dubbed “The Goodwill Gang”, and it is up to everyone to free them. It is all part of a Jail ‘n Bail taking place at IGA this Saturday, March 31, starting at high noon when The Goodwill Gang will be arrested and taken to jail at … Read more…
Fundraising campaign
From March to June the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service, or STARS, Foundation tours hospitals in the province selling STARS merchandise to keep STARS in the air. Gisele Dickson, territory leader, F2F Campaign for STARS, stopped at the Claresholm General Hospital on March 22. Here, she is at left, showing some merchandise to Carmen Stronski. Last year, the campaign raised about $80,000. … Read more…
Teacher nominated for best first-year teacher
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A physical education and health teacher at West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm has been nominated as one of the best first-year teachers in Alberta. At its March 20 meeting, the Livingstone Range School Division board of trustees was informed that Kendra Selk, of West Meadow Elementary School, was the division’s nominee for the … Read more…