Editor; Well there are a few things on my mind. I’ve had a few more folks ask about water rates. Here is the run down. The cost of water has not changed. Yes the water rates have gone up. Yes we now pay for every cubic metre we use. As a family of four with two almost teen kids I … 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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Several charges have been laid following an incident in Granum last week. According to the Canada Pollice Report, Lethbridge Police have charged two people and recovered stolen property worth about $120,000 – including six vehicles and weapons – after arrests were made in Granum on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The Lethbridge Police Service Priority … Read more…
Breathtaking – As spring approaches and the days get longer, the sunrises and sunsets become even more breathtaking. Brad Lindquist submitted this photo of a recent sunset on Eighth Street West.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm office will close for two days to move into its new building while tours will also be offered of the new building. At its March 8 meeting by video conference, town council was updated on operations by Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer. She explained that on Feb. 28 … Read more…
