Found camera
On Aug. 5 a Canon Powershot Elph 180 was turned into the Claresholm Detachment of the RCMP. The owner can claim the camera by coming to the Claresholm RCMP office.
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Claresholm RCMP recover backpacks
The Claresholm RCMP are looking for the owners of two backpacks that were recently recovered. On July 28, around 9 p.m. Claresholm RCMP were advised that two unknown people on bikes left two backpacks in the ditch on Highway 519 and Range Road 264. The backpacks contained various clothing and personal items. The items can be claimed at Claresholm detachment of … Read more…
RCMP investigate hit and run
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the person or persons responsible for a recent hit and run. On Friday, July 31, around 12:30 p.m. a red caravan was parked in the handicap parking at the IGA grocery store. The driver of the van found a dent in the rear hatch door. Anyone with information on this crime, … Read more…
Auction raises almost $50,000
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The community gathered in Stavely last week for a fundraising auction to help one of their own. Foothills Auctioneers hosted a benefit auction for Roland and Janet Sippola on Friday, Aug. 7 at the auction market in Stavely that raised more than $50,000. The Sippolas lost their barn, 21 kilometres west of Nanton, to … Read more…
Chamber running weekly ‘Shop in Claresholm’ bingo contest
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s a chance to play some bingo, win prizes, and support local business all at the same time. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off “Shop in Claresholm” bingo on Aug. 8, with bingo cards appearing in the Aug. 5 issue of the Claresholm Local Press. “It’s a way to support local … Read more…
Summer painting
Sign of the timesSandy Siemens was one of the volunteers, along with J.C. Tratnik on the back, taking advantage of the hot sunny mornings, to do some painting at the Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly on Wednesday, July 29. Photo by Rob Vogt
Masks mandatory as classes set to re-launch on Sept. 1
After classes were cancelled in March to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, followed by the summer break, students will be going back to classes in school on Sept. 1 – and they will be wearing masks. On Aug. 4, Adriana LaGrange, education minister, announced mask use for Grade 4 to 12 students, and all school staff, will be … Read more…