By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Smoke could be seen for miles Sunday afternoon billowing from fires west and east of Claresholm and east of Stavely. As wind gusts reached 124 kilometres per hour, fire ravaged more than 6,500 hectares, with approximately 11 properties with buildings that were damaged. Unfortunately four of those 11 were houses that were lost. Property … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will continue to monitor the situation surrounding new guidelines around recreational vehicle parking which take effect in October. At its March 22 meeting via video conference, council discussed the public’s response to new guidelines. Those guidelines state no person shall keep or permit on any residential development or property any recreational … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Stavely Elks and Royal Purple Elks have entered into an agreement with the Municipal District of Willow Creek for the lodge to take over operation of Willow Creek, Pine Coulee and Clear Lake parks from the M.D. At its March 24 meeting, the M.D. council authorized administration to execute an agreement to do … Read more…
The CFI Flight Academy held an open house at their new headquarters at the Claresholm airport on March 20 and 21, which included tours of the terminal building as well as an opportunity for people to try a flight simulator. Here, at left is Chris Edwards taking his turn in the simulator guided by Bruno Jaguande Minano, director of the … Read more…
Volunteers from Citizens on Patrol smelled gas while walking on second Street West on the evening of Monday, March 22. They reported the situation and ATCO Gas found a leak and began work to repair it on Tuesday, March 23, closing the street from 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue. The street will remain closed until the repair is complete. Photos … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Four students from Willow Creek Composite High School recently participated in Skills Canada Alberta’s virtual Regional Skills Canada competition. With the pandemic forcing public gatherings to be limited to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the competition was taken online where students stayed at their schools and were video-recorded by their staff advisors. … Read more…