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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in locating the owner of a children’s Kent Dirt Racer bicycle. The bicycle was found on the west side of Claresholm on Feb. 28. If you have lost this bicycle or any other bicycle the Claresholm RCMP would request that you come to the detachment to … Read more…