By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Candidates for Claresholm town council’s Wednesday, October 18 election introduced themselves to an audience of about 50 people at the Claresholm community Centre, for a nearly two-hour forum on Oct. 4 in which they answered questions from the audience. The two candidates for mayor introduced themselves first. Doug MacPherson introduced himself as a 38-year … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have a question for the Claresholm or Nanton detachments of the RCMP, you will have your chance to ask it near the end of the month. Sergeant Rob Harms, who commands both detachments, said he initially planned to do an in-person town hall. However, the current COVID-19 health guidelines have compelled the … Read more…
AND THEY’RE OFFGranum School held their Terry Fox Run on Sept. 29, renewing the Canadian hero’s Marathon of Hope to raise funds and awareness of cancer and cancer research. Here, one of the classes takes off on their run. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has sold the land that, until recently, the old town office stood on for about $390,000. At its Sept. 27 meeting, after an in-camera discussion, council agreed to accept an offer from Faith Community Baptist Church for $390,243.90 plus GST for the land located at 221 – 45 Avenue West. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer To say they don’t build them like they used to, is an understatement. It is something Shawn Thibault has seen time and again in his travels across Western Canada, restoring the stonework of historic buildings. He believes every building tells a story, and the latest chapter was written right here in Claresholm. Thibault is … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If Alberta can get a handle on the pandemic, the province is poised to boom. That was one of the messages Danielle Smith brought to a crowd of about 45 at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Sept. 21. Smith, who has been a school board trustee, MLA, leader of Alberta’s official opposition, and a … Read more…
Dave Murphy needs your support as he undertakes a very special challenge. Starting on Sept. 20, the Claresholm resident is taking part in the “Legendary Dad Bod Challenge” put on by Men’s Journal Magazine. If he garners enough votes, he will win a prize of $25,000, a two-page feature in Men’s Journal, the “Legendary Dad Bod” trophy and more, with money … Read more…