Claresholm Arena solar power project approved

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $500,000 solar power project has been approved for installation on the Claresholm Arena roof.The Town of Claresholm council voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to approve the $513,498 project. The solar power installation has an estimated payback period of 10 years and could realize annual utility savings of $75,387 at the … Read more

Speaker discusses importance of bees, pollinator garden in Claresholm

By Rob Vogt Claresholm has been deemed a critical habitat for bees.To that end, in June, pollinator gardens will be created at the Frog Creek Wetlands and the Bark Park, to create habitat for bees.That was just one of the messages delivered by Debra Still, restoration manager for the Oldman Watershed Council, to more than 30 people gathered at the … Read more

M.D. of Willow Creek to support fire hall renovations

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After a closed session discussion during its April 23 meeting, the Municipal District of Willow Creek council voted to financially support renovations to the Claresholm fire hall.Councillor.Hemmaway made the motion that will see the M.D. contribute 25 percent of the cost of the renovation of the Claresholm fire hall to a maximum of … Read more

Quayle named 2024 Citizen of the Year

By Rob Vogt Connie Quayle is the 2024 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 22 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.John Cope, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.“This year’s Citizen of the Year has been a life … Read more

Bylaw to harmonize school, playground zones

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A harmonized speed limit in both school and playground zones could soon be in effect year-round at all times if Claresholm town council passes an amendment to its traffic and highways bylaw.Council approved the bylaw amendment’s first reading at its April 14 meeting. Positive votes to three readings are required to amend the … Read more

Claresholm town council approves 2025 budget

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $9.27 million 2025 operating budget was approved by the Town of Claresholm Council at its April 14 meeting.The approved 2025 final budget includes a 6.17 percent, or $239,088, increase over 2024.A total of 6.17 per cent is the increase to the municipal $4,120,467 tax-funded portion of the budget. That is a 16 … Read more