By Rob VogtIt’s an opportunity to check out some great barrel racing and raise some money for a great cause all at the same time.The ninth annual Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Benefit Barrel Race takes over the Claresholm Agriplex from May 3 to 5.Elaine Watt, who is organizing the event, explained one of the features of the weekend is a benefit … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter some adjustments, Claresholm town council has approved the 2024 town budget.Blair Bullock, the town’s director of corporate services, presented the budget at the April 8 council meeting.He noted there have been some changes since council approved the interim budget.Changes to the operating budget include:• The addition of a new special tax levy proposed to fund current and … Read more…
By Rob VogtRatepayers in the Municipal District of Willow Creek who own farmland will see an 13 percent increase in their mill rate, those who own residential property will see a 21 percent decrease, and the non-residential mill rate will go up two per cent.At its April 10 meeting, the M.D. council discussed what the mill rate for 2024 will … Read more…
By Steffanie Costigan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government announced on Thursday $35 million in funding over three years to assist with reducing emergency response times and support EMS workers. “We will outline significant steps our government and partners are taking to enhance the emergency response capabilities and healthcare across Alberta, said Alberta Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange on Thursday … Read more…
4/16/24By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Revamped advisory councils blanketing the province will help ensure that the government understands and addresses rural health-care challenges while improving service, the health minister said Monday. Rural Alberta will be heard through 13 new advisory councils – 12 regional and one Indigenous – that give traction to diverse concerns and ideas, said Adriana … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Innovations that prepare Alberta to attack wildfires sooner, more efficiently and more effectively are baked into an updated approach after last year’s record-breaking season, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen told The Macleod Gazette. “Our number one concern is public and community safety when we’re dealing with wildfires,” said Loewen, the UCP member … Read more…