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M.D. of Willow Creek council updated on status of capital projects

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By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several infrastructure projects throughout the municipality, including roads, airport improvements, and more.At council’s Oct. 26 meeting, Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, outlined the projects as follows:Granum stormwater managementThis project involves designing and constructing drainage improvements in Granum and surrounding area to add … Read more…

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Unforgettable experience in Italy for Claresholm swimmer

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By Kelsey Hipkin – Local Press WriterLydianna O’Neil had such an amazing experience at the Lifesaving World Championships 2022 in Riccione, Italy, she wasn’t sure she wanted to return home to Canada.“It was so amazing, I learned so much,” she said. “Meeting everyone from around the world is something I’m never going to forget.”The 17-year-old’s journey to Riccione began with … Read more…

First Responders Local News Safety 

Claresholm Fire Department has another very busy year

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By Craig White – Fire Chief, Claresholm Fire DepartmentIt is the time of year where we at the Claresholm Fire Department take a look back and reflect on the calls and events of the past 12 months. At the time of writing this message, your Claresholm Fire Department has already responded to over 270 calls, this surpasses our 2021 call … Read more…

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M.D. purchase of two peace officer trucks

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By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will buy two new half-ton trucks for its community peace officers at a cost of about $250,000.The decision came at the M.D. council’s Oct. 26 meeting after council heard a report fromadministration.Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan explained these trucks are only built once a year so the M.D. … Read more…

Education Local News 

High school honours academic achievement with awards

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By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWillow Creek Composite High School recognized academic achievement recently with their annual awards.After a year where no awards were handed out in-person, the school honoured academic achievement with a celebration in the school common area on Oct. 26.The 2021-2022 school year award winners are:Stavely Elks Lodge #112for Grade 7• Parker Bishoff, Kobe Zhang, Briggs … Read more…

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Claresholm mayor pays tribute to McKinney, Famous 5

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By Lawrence Gleason – Local Press Writer“You’re a hard act to follow!”That was the complimentary comment of Claresholm Mayor Chelsae Petrovic, delivering her speech after her fellow invited municipal leader, Okotoks Mayor Tanya Thorn, as the pair addressed the Oct. 19 Pink Tea at the Claresholm Public Library, marking the 93rd anniversary of the Person’s Case.Okotoks Mayor Thorn was a … Read more…