Songs of praise
The Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place at Granview Park in Granum on July 28, 29, and 30. Photos by Rob Vogt
Local News
‘Cinderella’ receives 11 nominations for community theatre
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has earned 11 nominations for its production of “Cinderella”.On July 24, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres announced the nominations for the 2023 Community Theatre or CAT awards celebrating the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities.A total of 17 productions were nominated from 12 different companies. There were four companies new to Calgary’s … Read more…
Claresholm town council sets fines for violating water restrictions
By Rob VogtPeople who violate the Town of Claresholm’s water restrictions will be subject to a $150 fine for a first offence and $250 for subsequent offences.The decision came at the July 17 meeting of Claresholm town council after they heard a report from Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained that in 2020 the Town of Claresholm and … Read more…
Town to research landscaping policies
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will look into researching municipal landscaping policies to encourage environmentally sustainable gardening practices, but will not replace the grass at the new town office and multi-use community building with arid land landscaping.At its July 17 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a request from Cynthia Wannamaker asking the town consider setting an example to homeowners … Read more…
Western Canada PowerCruise glides through town
By Rob VogtIt was a veritable vintage vehicle caravan that made a stop in Claresholm last week.The Western Canada PowerCruise, which was on a three-day journey from Chilliwack, British Columbia, to Medicine Hat took a break in town at the green space behind the station building of the museum on Friday, July 14.Greeting them were members of the Porcupine Hills … Read more…
Town of Claresholm moves to Stage 2 of water restrictions
By Rob VogtAs the water level at the Pine Coulee Reservoir dips, the Town of Claresholm is moving to the next phase of water restrictions.On July 10, the town issued a statement stating that due to a continued trend of falling water levels in the reservoir, the Town of Claresholm and the Municipal District of Willow Creek have implemented Stage … Read more…
Bench show yard and garden deadline approaching
By Rob VogtAs the Claresholm and District Bench Show fast approaches, the deadline has been extended for people in town and the country to enter their yards and gardens.Syd Gray, president of the Claresholm and District Fair Days Bench Show, said they have extended the deadline to Thursday, July 20.This will give ample timing for judging in town and the … Read more…