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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer You may have seen them in the downtown parking lot this past weekend, members of the Claresholm Fire Department standing in front of a fire truck, selling copies of their brand new calendar. “It’s a chance to recognize members and showcase who they are and who they work for,” said Fire Chief Craig White of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Citing the fact the water utility has achieved cost recovery this year, proposed water rate increases for the next two years have been reduced. At its Nov. 9 meeting, Claresholm town council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Marian Carlson and reviewed a written report from administration. Carlson said that in March of … Read more…
The Claresholm Christmas Hamper program is underway once again! Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of the community and those in need,” she said. Applications for Christmas hampers … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has defeated a motion that would have seen face coverings become mandatory in Claresholm. Council convened a special meeting Monday night, Nov. 2, to consider making face coverings mandatory to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Jeff Jones joined the meeting via video conference to provide some health … Read more…
An open letter to the Town of Claresholm, Town of Stavely, and Municipal District of Willow Creek. The poppy campaign in 2020 is unique due to the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to impact all our lives. Dominion Command has declared, as of Aug. 28, 2020, that the poppy campaign will, as usual, commence on the last Friday in October and … Read more…
Mail pick-up in Claresholm By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Residents of Granum were greeted with a sign on the front door of the Granum Post office today (Oct. 30) indicating the building is closed and people can pick up their mail in Claresholm.Mail pick-up will start in Claresholm on Monday, Nov. 2.The Granum Post Office has essentially been moved … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health-care workers hit the streets on Monday morning, walking off the job at the Claresholm General Hospital, Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre and Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions. “We are on strike,” said Loree Preete, chair of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, South Zone, General Support Services. She represents members working … Read more…