Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign starting

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

Town to apply for rural entrepreneur, language grants

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

People can vote on chamber’s business awards

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

RCMP lay charges in series of break and enters

By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm RCMP have laid several charges in connection with a number of recent incidents of break, enter and mischief.The police issued a news release announcing that after a series of break, enter and mischief complaints, which occurred between August and September, they arrested and charged a male on Sept. 27.Several places of worship and … Read more