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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Rob VogtWith the Pine Coulee reservoir dipping below a certain level, the Town of Claresholm and Municipal District of Willow Creek have enacted water restrictions to protect the water supply in the reservoir.At its June 28 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a public notice sent out to ratepayers stating Stage 1 water restrictions are in place.A water shortage has … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to look back at the achievements of 12 years of school and ahead to what the future brings as Willow Creek Composite High School celebrated the graduating class of 2023.Festivities were held in the school gym on June 30, as the school welcomed the community in to join in the celebration.Valedictorian Dakota Van Langen … Read more…