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NANTON COMMUNITY GROUP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT

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From Livingstone Range School Division December 20, 2023 – The Nanton School Enhancement Committee has proposed to raise funds for an expanded Learning Commons space in the new elementary school to be built in Nanton. On December 18, 2023 the Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees approved this proposed partnership.Comprised of dedicated community supporters, the Nanton School Enhancement Committee … Read more…

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Interim budget adopted with proposed 2.25 percent tax increase

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By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved the Town of Claresholm’s 2024 interim operating budget with a projected 2.25-percent increase in taxes.At its Dec. 11 meeting, council reviewed the interim budget, after a report from administration.Part of that report states council has kept tax rate increases below inflation for a number of years, especially in the last two, mindful of … Read more…

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Province commissions study to help manage water supply

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By Rob VogtThe provincial government is commissioning a study on drought to help the province manage Alberta’s water supply.On Dec. 1, Alberta Environment and Protected areas issued a release stating they have issued a request for proposal to enhance drought modelling and help the province prepare for 2024.It was noted Alberta relies on melting snow and rain for most of … Read more…

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Council updated on aggresive wildlife in town

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By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has received more information on how residents can respond to concerns about wildlife activity in town.At its Nov. 14 meeting, council reviewed a report from administration explaining that in regards to the concerns with the deer population in Claresholm, the bylaw department has reached out to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.The process when Fish and Wildlife … Read more…

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Water, sewer rates increasing three per cent in 2024, 2025, 2026

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By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has increased the water and sewer rates three percent each year for 2024, 2025, and 2026.The decision came at council’s Nov. 14 meeting, where they passed the final two readings of a bylaw making the increases.Back at its Oct. 23 meeting, council passed first reading of an amendment to the town’s water and sewer bylaw … Read more…