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Commission denies application for new Hutterian Brethren colony
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has denied an application for a new Hutterian Brethren colony south of Claresholm, citing a lack of pertinent information to make an informed decision. The decision came at the commission’s Dec. 16 special meeting. That meeting was convened after the commission postponed making … Read more…
Lighting up the night
The Claresholm and Area Palliative Care Committee put on their Christmas Cruise, the first of three weekends of light displays at the Centennial Campground on Dec. 10, 11 and 12. Here, volunteers Glen and Donna Alm take a break from greeting visitors and collecting donations on Saturday night, Dec. 12. The Christmas Cruise runs fron 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. … Read more…
Light Up the Holidays Map
Watch the Claresholm Local Press facebook page for finalists and voting. Voting will take place December 18-21 on facebook.
Crews respond to garage fire
The Claresholm Fire Department responded to this garage fire just before noon on Monday, Nov. 7, on 47th Avenue between Third and Fourth Street West.
Local lifter sets national record
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm man has set a national power lifting record. Andrew Morkin travelled to Victoria, B.C. where he competed in the Canadian Power Lifting Nationals on Nov. 28, winning his division and setting a national deadlift record of 601 pounds. He also set a personal best total at the meet and qualified for the … Read more…
Shop of Wonders back to provide toys for less fortunate
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There are families in the community who may not have the means to celebrate Christmas this year, especially during the time of the pandemic. My Victory Claresholm and their program My City Care want to help out by putting on Shop of Wonders. Chelsae Petrovic, who coordinates the program, explained it is an opportunity … Read more…