By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There were no injuries when fire broke out on New Year’s Day at a commercial property on First Street and 46th Avenue in Claresholm. The Claresholm Fire Department responded at about 4:15 p.m. after reports of smoke billowing out of the building. Chief Craig White said initially it looked as if the entire building … Read more…
The residents at the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence released balloons on Dec. 21, 2021 in memory of loved ones. Reverend Stefan Ulrich was on hand to conduct a short service where a list was read of the names of loved ones, as well as residents who have passed. Everyone then went outside to release the balloons.
The Christmas Hamper program, put on by the Claresholm Local Press with assistance from Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, distributed 120 hampers locally containing a complete Christmas dinner plus items to help over the next month to families in need, leading up to Christmas. Volunteers were busy getting the hampers ready for distribution on Wednesday, Dec. 22, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has approved the Town of Claresholm’s 2022 interim operating budget with an estimated two percent increase in taxes and a 1.6 percent increase for increased police funding required by the provincial government. This could mean an increase in property taxes depending on the assessed value of property, which is used to … Read more…
Aura Baker, who is 106 years old, had a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA. Ron Morgan and Barb Smith) at her room in the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on Dec. 15. Photo by Rob Vogt
Santa and Mrs. Claus, or by day Barb Smith and Ron Morgan, were camped out in front of Parkside Manor on Friday, Dec. 10. They were sharing Christmas cheer, and passing out free hot chocolate to passersby and those who finished the Christmas Cruise of lights in Centennial Park Campground. Photo by Rob Vogt