By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer With the dissolution of Granum as a town into a hamlet in the Municipal District of Willow, not only is a new utility bylaw needed, but new water meters are coming to Granum to ensure better collection of water bills. Consequently, the M.D. council has adopted a new bylaw governing the provision of water, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Local musician Charlie Ewing has woven memories and bits of his life into the songs that make up his latest CD, entitled “Skimmerhorn Waltz”. The CD is made up of 12 songs – eight are brand new; three are his own songs that he has re-recorded; and one is a cover of the Ian Tyson … Read more…
Although the Phase 1 re-launch of the economy, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has had its challenges, the re-opening of businesses has gone well. Recently, Mayor Doug MacPherson; Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer; and Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director of emergency management discussed the re-opening. “Overall, things are going well,” MacPherson said. “The population as a whole, Town of Claresholm, … Read more…
Singers like to sing in front of people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with gatherings limited to 15 people until recently, it was difficult to do that. Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes found a way by going online, and she has taken good friend and roommate Allayna Van Diesen along for the ride. Starting back on March 30, Stokes launched “Fiyah … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School has named its Grade 12 class valedictorian for 2020. On May 21, the school announced on social media that Nadine Thyssen will be this year’s valedictorian. Principal Jackie Kark said even with the cancellation of classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process for determining the valedictorian was not that different. They still used school-awarded … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team was the best in the province in 2019, but behind every great team is a great coaching staff. On May 14, Kelly Starling, the Cobras’ offensive coordinator, was named Football Alberta’s High School Tier-4 coach of the year. “I was surprised,” he said upon hearing about the award. “It’s pretty humbling.” But … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer There will be about a three per cent increase in municipal taxes this year with two per cent of that increase due to a requirement by the provincial government for all municipalities to pay a portion of police costs. At its May 11 meeting by video conference, Claresholm town council approved the 2020 tax … Read more…