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Claresholm was busy digging itself out on Monday, Sept. 30 after a weekend of snow left more than 40 centimetres in town. Schools were closed as were some businesses, and most town facilities including the library and aquatic centre. Garbage and recycling crews were also diverted to clear and move snow throughout the day. Here, M.D. Mijanur Rahman digs out … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer When the town’s new recycling program hits the streets of Claresholm, likely in early November, it will be able to accept a wider range of items and no longer require residents to buy their own clear-plastic bags. However, the cost will rise from $6.56 per month, to $10.30 per month. This rate has not … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is holding a plebiscite, asking the public if it can borrow $2.8 million to construct two multi-use buildings – one across from West Meadow Elementary School for a new playschool and day care, and the other on the site of the former Claresholm Elementary School for a town office and … Read more…
CRIME 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. On Sept. 3, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., a Silver Nissan Juke parked on the south side of the IGA parking lot was struck by an unidentified vehicle causing damage to the back bumper on … Read more…
Pets By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has directed administration to place a limit of three dogs per household in the town’s dog bylaw, with some exceptions. At its Sept. 9 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Cheryl Friesen making a request to place a limit. She described being invited to an individual’s residence where 15 dogs … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Derrick Krizsan, the new chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Municipal District of Willow Creek, attended his first meeting of the M.D’s agricultural service board (ASB) on Tuesday, Sept. 10. He attended his first M.D. of Willow Creek council meeting later that same morning. Attending meetings of ASB and M.D. council is nothing new … Read more…
Farm-to-plate supper By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Rain could not put a damper on the Feast of Claresholm. The event, which is a chance to honour the farming and ranching community that plays such a vital role in this area, was scheduled for downtown Amundsen Park on Friday, Sept. 6. However, with clouds looming and rain threatening, organizers moved … Read more…