Aftermath – Firefighters from three fire departments – Claresholm, Granum, and Fort Macleod – battled a house fire blaze in Granum from 1 a.m. until morning on Oct. 22. Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution, there were no reports of injuries as a result of the fire, and at this time police and fire officials are investigating the cause. … Read more…
The Claresholm Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) Vikings held a bottle drive on Friday, Oct. 20. Here, from left are Cody and Jack Watson sorting through just some of the cans and bottles. Funds raised help subsidize the cost of club members going to competitions.
The Claresholm Lions Club has provided a $25,000 donation for renovations to the Claresholm Arena. The Claresholm Minor Hockey Association has applied for a matching Community Facilities Enhancement Program grant to replace to ice slab/ boards and skate friendly flooring in the arena. Contributions from the CMHA, Municipal District of Willow Creek, Town of Claresholm, Claresholm Lions, many local businesses … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The winds of change have once again swept clean the political landscape in Claresholm as a completely new mayor and council was elected on Monday night. When all the ballots were counted on Oct. 16, Doug MacPherson was elected mayor and six new councillors were chosen from a field of 10 that included three … Read more…
Denise Spencer and Aaron Cheshire were just two of the 80-plus people who took part in the third annual Zombie Walk on Friday, Oct. 13. The event raised approximately $770 with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm.
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer A public forum held by the Town of Stavely for an 89,000-square-foot marijuana greenhouse facility that could employ 42 town residents once built, with another 14 in management at its Calgary office, appeared to have the support of about 60 people who attended the forum on Oct. 12 at the Stavely Community Centre. About … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Beware the walking dead as Halloween approaches. Just a simple scratch or a bite could change your life forever. The Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, Your Dollar Store with More and North and Company Law Offices are putting on the third annual Zombie Walk on Friday night, Oct. … Read more…