By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The business awards are back and the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations. “We want to celebrate the business community’s achievements and recognize all the hard work that is done by our businesses,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber of commerce. New this year is the best new chamber business award. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Residents of Claresholm will go to the polls to decide whether the Town of Claresholm should borrow $2.8 million for the purpose of constructing a community multi-use facility. At its Aug. 12 meeting, town council agreed to have a plebiscite on Monday, Sept. 30 at the Claresholm Community Centre. The plebiscite will ask residents … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer When times are tough, everyone has to make a sacrifice, and when the province is going through a tough period its leaders have to lead by example. That is the message Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, is bringing after the provincial government announced a five per cent pay cut for MLAs and a 10 per … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Going into the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, Canadian swimmer Rachel Nicol was ranked in the top 15 in the 100-metre breaststroke. Yet when the smoke cleared, she had finished fifth in the world, turning in personal best times and making a lot of observers take notice. Nicol, who is from Lethbridge, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Every time Irene Gladstone looks at a $10 bill with the portraits of four Canadian human rights leaders, she feels a source of pride. One of those portraits is of Jim Gladstone, who was her father’s cousin, but who she affectionately referred to as Uncle Jim. The commemorative $10 bill was launched to honour … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Custom Cannabis is one step closer to being open for business to bring medical cannabis to patients. On Aug. 1, they advised the public that Health Canada granted Custom Cannabis its cultivation licence and medical sales licence. “It’s exciting,” said Jeff Nielsen, co-founder and chief executive officer of Custom Cannabis. The cultivation licence allows Custom … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People who have a criminal record only for simple possession of cannabis are now eligible to apply for an expedited, no-fee pardon. Starting on Aug. 1, the federal government announced, people who have a criminal record only for simple possession of cannabis can apply for a pardon, which will make it easier to work, … Read more…