By Rob VogtThis year, once again, residents in Claresholm and area helped those in need by packing and sending off 3,163 shoe boxes filled with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and many other items during the 2022 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign.These shoeboxes go all over the world including to children in need in Ukraine, the Philippines, Central America, and … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe RCMP in Claresholm and Nanton have been busy over the past three months with a variety of initiatives.Corporal Tom Nairn, the detachment commander for Claresholm, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 8 meeting of M.D. council to provide his quarterly report.He opened by discussing how the province is upgrading the 911 system so people will be able … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterIf you close your eyes and listen carefully, you can almost feel George Godley at his bench carefully repairing a watch.And his sharply-dressed son Geoff and his elegant wife Jessie, attending to the needs of every customer who comes to their jewellery store.And their daughter Vanessa, first as a teenager doing the engraving, then … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Town of Claresholm will commit $750,000 to the next phase of the town’s stormwater management plan, with a funding source yet to be determined.At its Feb. 13 meeting, council was updated on the situation by Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained the next phase of stormwater improvements within the town’s stormwater … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterShanda McTighe has been around health care her whole life, whether working in health care, having family members work in health care or utilizing its services.Now, the new coordinator for the Claresholm and District Health Foundation wants to give back to the community.McTighe started her new job on Jan. 24, and has been busy … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys basketball team welcomed teams from around Southern Alberta this past weekend in their annual Cobra Classic tournament, taking fourth after winning their opener in convincing fashion.The Cobras hosted the Three Hills Royals, winning by a score of 98-40.Scoring for Claresholm were Hayden McClung with 25 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterResidents and community members learned more about wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives at a recent Lunch and Learn.On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence and Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services hosted local lawyer Kendall Schille to talk about estate planning.She began by explaining there are three … Read more…