By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has received a grant for just less than $350,000 to upgrade the water main lines at the water treatment plant.On Thursday, June 25, Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, presented a cheque for $349,003 to Brad Schlossberger, the mayor of Claresholm, and Brad Burns, the town’s utilities manager.“The Town of Claresholm wishes to thank the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe third time was the charm for Willow Creek Composite High School as they brought home first, second and third place finishes in a unique electric vehicle challenge.Every year, Edison Motors, of Merritt, B.C, puts on a competition for high schools that has each school build an electric go-kart.This year’s competition culminated in an event in Golden, B.C. … Read more…
The Claresholm Public Library held “World of Wheels” on Friday, June 19, where children could come in and play with various remote-controlled vehicles. The Claresholm RCMP and Fire Department were also on hand with their vehicles, so children could see and sit in them. Here, Mehtab Singh learns more about the jaws of life from Seth Wagner of the fire department. … Read more…
By Rob VogtOver the next 18 months, Patrick Gaede plans to learn everything he can about municipal government.The recent graduate of the University of Calgary joined the Town of Claresholm staff as a municipal intern on May 19, a position he will hold for the next year and a half.Born and raised in Calgary, Gaede earned a bachelor of arts … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School celebrated pride in performance with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 11, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Syler Sabey and Briggs Baker tied for male athlete of the year.Maya Sabey was the honourable mention female athlete of the year.Huxley Thom was … Read more…
By Rob VogtLooking back at high school, Kael Smith said it is a collection of small moments that stand out.There was being in Grade 7 and stuck in a lonely classroom in a corner of the school during the pandemic; attending teacher Heather Scott’s retirement party; and more.“These are the moments I will remember the most,” said Kael Smith, the … Read more…
The Willow Creek Agricultural Society hosted the Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals from June 3 to 7 at the Claresholm Agriplex, featuring the best of the best in the province. Clockwise from left are Luca Kidd, of Claresholm, competing in bull riding; Mattie Keeley, of Nanton, competing in breakaway roping; and Hayden MacKay, of Claresholm, competing in bull … Read more…