By Rob VogtTwo citizens, one a resident of Claresholm and the other a business owner in town, have concerns about the conduct and behaviour on social media of some town councillors, and request everyone to be respectful going forward.Bonnie Henry and Nikki Thom appeared as a delegation at town council’s June 12 meeting toexpress their concerns.Henry explained she grew up … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will provide the Willow Creek Agricultural Society with a donation of $50,000 each year for the next four years to fund stage three of the West Agriplex Indoor Riding Arena provided they are successful in their application for funds from the provincial government’s community facility enhancement program.The decision came at council’s June 12 meeting, … Read more…
By Rob VogtA resident is concerned information on Claresholm’s air quality be presented accurately and in context, and that Claresholm not sign on to a document that will bind the town to regulations that will harm the interests of its citizens.Rose Petek appeared as a delegation at the June 12 meeting of town council.She said she saw an air quality … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 4-H beef clubs in Claresholm, Stavely/Parkland, and Fort Macleod held their district lamb and steer shows at the Claresholm Agriplex on Tuesday, June 6.The final results were:Lamb show• Willow Creek District market lamb grand champion, Paisley Barrett, Claresholm; reserve grand champion, Taylor McNab, Fort Macleod.• Willow Creek District Pen of five lambs grand champion, Stavely/Parkland; reserve grand … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved upgrades to the water treatment plant.At its May 23 meeting, council agreed to proceed with the Water Treatment Plant Numatics G3 Upgrade in 2023 for a maximum amount of $140,146.56 funded by an Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership Grant of $64,317 and the remainder funded by the town’s water and sewer utility capital reserve.A … Read more…
By Rob VogtWest Meadow Elementary School is developing the leaders of tomorrow – today.The school has adopted the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and infused them into all aspects of learning at the school.On Wednesday, May 31, the school hosted a leadership day, welcoming in family, friends, supporters of the school, community partners and the public.It featured an assembly … Read more…
Linderman named 2022 citizen of the year for Claresholm By Rob VogtKaren Linderman is the 2022 Claresholm citizen of the year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre ion May 30 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Roxanne Thompson, last year’s citizen of the year, made the presentation.She said … Read more…