By Kelsey Hipkin – Local Press WriterLocal Grade 10 student Ashley Mandac was named Miss Teen Pilipinas Canada Oct. 9 at the Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University in Calgary.Mandac first heard about the event at one of the Claresholm Canada Day celebration market booths, and her mom Genalin suggested it would be a good idea to participate.Ashley, who participates … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterA ratepayer in the Municipal District of Willow Creek is asking the M.D. council to address a variety of concerns as a second solar-energy project is set to be reviewed by the provincial government east of Granum.At its Oct. 12 meeting, Ron Lamb appeared as a delegation, to raise some concerns.He explained he farms … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek council shared with the MLA for Livingstone-Macleod its issues with electricity, quasi-judicial government bodies, ambulances, a proposed provincial police force, and more.MLA Roger Reid appeared as a delegation at the Oct. 12 meeting of town council to discuss what he has been up to, and asking council to identify any … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterOperation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has started, offering an opportunity to help children in less fortunate parts of the world.Annette Bordeleau, the organizer this year, said the shoeboxes help children.People can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies, Your Dollar Store With More, Willow Creek Quilts, the Bargain Shop, Janet’s Fashions, Blessings, Davis … Read more…
Presented by the Claresholm Public Library Saturday, October 29 from 5-8pm and Monday, October 31 from 5-8pm
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe town’s economic development officer will apply to the Alberta Advantage Rural Entrepreneur Stream and apply to the Alberta Settlement Integration and Language Partnerships Grant, Building Community Capacity Stream, in partnership with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and Willow Creek Immigrant Services.At its Oct. 11 meeting, council reviewed a report prepared by Brady Schnell, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is recognizing outstanding businesses, with its awards.This year, everyone can vote for their favourite in a number of categories with the winners to be announced at the chamber’s Christmas party on Dec. 5.Voting opens Oct. 17 and runs until Nov. 5, in the following categories:Chamber business of … Read more…