By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent hit and run. Sometime between the evening of Jan. 23 and the early morning of Jan. 24, a vehicle parked in front of the Claresholm Local Press building downtown was struck by another vehicle. The parked vehicle suffered severe damage … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm town councillor has said she was assaulted in her own home over the weekend, and vowed she will continue on as a councillor. With a black eye and a bruised right arm, Coun. Donna Courage addressed a crowd of about 40 people just before Monday night’s town council meeting began to explain … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will have someone new looking after updating the chamber’s website and social media. At its Jan. 17 meeting, the chamber appointed Lauren Billey as a director then accepted her request to look after the chamber’s website and social media presence. Post cards A committee was formed to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Transportation Society has added a new van to its fleet to better serve the needs of its clients. On Jan. 19, the society announced they had purchased a 2017 wheelchair-accessible van to replace a 2006 and 2010 vans in their fleet. The new van is rear-loading with spaces for wheel … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new group in Claresholm has formed that wants to ensure good governance for the Town of Claresholm. Susan Holland appeared as a delegation at the Jan. 8 meeting of Claresholm town council representing the Claresholm Citizens Coalition. Reading from a prepared statement, she said the coalition is a group advocating for fair, responsible … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm town councillor is donating the money she makes as a councillor to various community organizations. Donna Courage began last week by making a $1,000 donation to Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services to be used for the Youth of Tomorrow, girls’ group, and other youth-oriented initiatives. Courage describes it as … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has decided to spend close to $20,000 to hire an architect to provide an updated design and quote to convert the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a town hall and community multi-use facility. At its Jan. 8 meeting, council reviewed a report from administration outlining the situation and discussed what … Read more…