By Rob VogtJace McLean wants Claresholm to be a place where people want to live, put down roots and make Claresholm their home.The new director of infrastructure started working for the Town of Claresholm in January of 2013 as a temporary labourer, until January of 2014.He went full time then, in 2015, moved into public works where he took all … Read more…
By Rob VogtA local high-school student has received recognition and funding for a project to protect the local watershed, and is seeking the Town of Claresholm’s permission to do it at the Frog Creek wetlands.Mary-Ann Toone appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s April 24 meeting to talk about her bat boxes project.She explained she is a Grade 9 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see some great barrel racing and raise some money for a great cause.The eighth annual Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Benefit Barrel Race takes over the Claresholm Agriplex from May 5 to 7.Elaine Watt and Kaycee Mandel are organizing the event.They explained in a letter that one of the features of the weekend is … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter some adjustments, Claresholm town council has approved the 2023 town budget.Blair Bullock, the town’s director of corporate services, presented the budget at the April 24 council meeting.He noted there have been some changes since council approved the interim budget.Changes to the operating budget were:• An increase in revenue for municipal purposes, including provincial policing costs, of $30,000. … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will provide $1,700 for the Nanton Junior Rodeo.At its April 26 meeting, the M.D. council agreed to provide the financial support to come from the discretionary funds of councillors, with Coun. Evan Berger contributing $400; Coun. Brian Nelson contributing $300; and Reeve Maryanne Sandberg and Couns. Glen Alm, Earl Hemmaway, John Kroetsch, … Read more…
By Rob VogtWithout volunteers, many of the community organizations would simply not be able to function.That is one of the observations made by Holly Gillespie, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She points out volunteers run the non-profit organizations in the community.“We need them,” Gillespie said, adding “volunteers power the community.”She cites an example in her … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe main entrance and viewing area at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has opened again.In a recent statement, Alberta Health Services announced that as of April 17 the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions opened the public entrance door to the pool.As per Alberta Health Services policy, masking is still required at all Alberta Health Services sites.Because the … Read more…