By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has passed its 2018 operating budget, containing a two per cent increase in tax revenue and tax requisitions. The decision came at the March 12 meeting of town council, after a brief discussion. The balanced budget breaks down as follows: Total council and legislative costs – $108,750. Total taxes, grants in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP have charged one youth in connection with an incident at Willow Creek Composite High School that led to the school being locked down for about an hour last week. On Tuesday, March 14 at around 12:23 p.m. Claresholm RCMP responded to an assault that had occurred at Willow Creek Composite High School. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce has elected a new executive and board who will lead the way over the next year. More than 45 people gathered at Grandma’s Kitchen at the Journeys Centre on March 14 for the chamber’s annual general meeting, where they elected their officers for the coming year: President, … Read more…
Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm Public Library has received an award from the Chinook Arch Regional Library System for its “Expanding Our World” series. The library received a Reward for Excellence And Distinction (READ) at the Southern Alberta Library Conference from March 1 to 3 in Lethbridge. The award was for the Claresholm Public Library’s “Expanding Our World” … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Capitalizing on the enthusiasm generated by Claresholm’s bid to become Kraft Hockeyville, the Kinsmen Club of Claresholm wants to keep the momentum going with a contest to show your support for the Claresholm Arena. Claresholm is still in the running, with top four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville being announced on March 17. So, leading … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s a place where children can be safe and play, while their parents can have some support at the same time. It’s called Soft Play, and it takes place in the basement of the United Church every other Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and there is no charge to participate. It also runs … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A lawsuit involving the town of Claresholm and a business that was located at the Claresholm Industrial Airport has been dropped, or discontinued. At its Feb. 26 meeting, Claresholm town council was updated in a report from administration that stated on March 4, 2014 an emergency event at the Claresholm Industrial Airport triggered the … Read more…