By Sgt. Perry Pelletier – Claresholm RCMP Detachment The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of January, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded. Traffic related• Four traffic collisions resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Seven reportable traffic collisions;• … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was an emotional night at the Claresholm Arena last Friday, when the Claresholm Under-18 Thunder were playing for more than a two points in the standings.Instead, on this night they were playing for Tristen Mackin who, not too long ago, had also worn the Thunder jersey.Recently, Mackin suffered serious injuries in a truck rollover, and the game … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith a solar farm southeast of Claresholm already approved by the Alberta government, the Municipal District of Willow Creek has begun the process of re-zoning the land from rural general use to direct control, which makes council the final approval authority.At its Jan. 31 meeting, M.D. council reviewed a report from Diane Horvath, the M.D.’s planner from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtSoon, residents of the Town of Claresholm may have a regular opportunity to meet with mayor and council on a less formal basis to discuss issues in the community.At its Jan. 22 meeting, after a discussion on the topic, Claresholm town council directed administration to prepare a formal proposal for future council discussion on “coffee with council” events.Abe … Read more…
January 30, 2024 – Students from across the globe are coming to Livingstone Range School Division for the rural Alberta high school experience. The Division’s International Student Program continues to grow, as students are drawn to the safe, welcoming environment of our rural communities.“Each year our program grows, welcoming more students from more countries around the world, “ says Jas … Read more…
By Rob VogtA $3.4 million addition to the Claresholm General Hospital is making a huge difference in care patients brought in by ambulances are receiving.A new ambulance bay has been built which is able to accommodate emergency medical services vehicles of all sizes.This bay replaces the old one where the ceiling was too low for ambulances to drive inside.That meant … Read more…
January 19, 2024 Alberta’s Sheriff Highway Patrol (SHP) removed more than 1,200 impaired drivers from the province’s roads in 2023. In July 2021, the SHP was granted the authority to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences. Since then, SHP has caught almost 4,000 impaired drivers on provincial highways, increasing the safety of Albertans across the province. “Impaired driving is … Read more…