Family, community support services launching housing survey

By Rob Vogt Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services wants to see what the community’s views are on housing and services.To that end, they have engaged the Rural Development Network on the Claresholm and Area Housing and Services Needs Estimation Project.Barbara Bell, director of Family and Community Support Services, said they have been planning the project awhile and … Read more

Stavely volunteer honoured with Northern Lights Award

By Rob Vogt A long-time Stavely volunteer has been honoured with a special award from the Province of Alberta.On Jan. 9, Dale Ohler was recognized with an Alberta Northern Lights award for supporting youth and the community as a volunteer with numerous organizations.“Through a lifetime of service that has included overcoming numerous personal challenges, Dale Ohler has demonstrated the kind … Read more

Community centre closed for upgrades

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Community Centre main hall and meeting room will be closed from mid-January to mid-April for renovations.However, the lodge room hall will be available for bookings as usual.Renovations began on Monday, Jan. 20 and will go tentatively until April 13.Back on Sept. 9, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for $405,000 plus GST to Nitro Construction … Read more

Soup Bowl continuing on at Claresholm Social Centre

By Rob Vogt After a week of uncertainty and misinformation, it was business as usual yesterday for the Soup Bowl at the Claresholm Social Centre.Last week, a post went out on social media at 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 14, that the “The Soup Bowl is permanently closed.”The comment sent shockwaves throughout the community for the dozens upon dozens of people … Read more

Claresholm RCMP report for the month of November

The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of November, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to being unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Eight reportable traffic collision.• One fatal traffic collision.• Ten reports of non-reportable traffic collisions, with one … Read more

Principal of Stavely Elementary School bids fond farewell

By Rob Vogt Leanne Watson has come full circle in her education journey.The principal of Stavely Elementary School started her teaching career in Stavely and has finished it there.She has accepted a position with the Alberta Teachers Association, and her last day was this past Monday, Jan. 5.However, her last day with students was Dec. 19, capping an emotional final … Read more