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Trade Expo, Consumer Fair attracts more than 400 visitors
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a chance to see a variety of businesses and organizations offering a range of goods and services all under one roof. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Trade Expo and Consumer Fair at the Claresholm Community Centre on Feb. 1 and 2, drawing more than 200 visitors each … Read more…
Swim-a-thon another success in the pool
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With no school last Thursday, 12 swimmers from the Claresholm Junior Lifeguard Club Vikings took to the pool to raise money for their club. The third annual Swim-a-thon took place on Jan. 31 at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre with participants swimming a total of 989, 25-metre lengths of the pool, which equates to just … Read more…
Lomond Lakers wrap up home schedule
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Lomond lakers, who play most of their home games at the Claresholm Arena, wrapped up their home schedule on the weekend. The Lakers hosted the Okotoks Bisons on Friday, Feb. 1, losing by a score of 6-1. Lomond struck first, as Wacy Sandum scored, assisted by the Claresholm connection of Clayton Billyard and … Read more…
Arena receives grant
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Persistence pays off. The Claresholm Minor Hockey Association was notified on Dec. 13, their application for a $125,000 Community Facilities Effacement Program grant had been approved and a cheque was forthcoming. The news was delivered to Claresholm town council at their Jan. 28 meeting in a report from administration. The report stated in 2018, … Read more…
Human rights complaint dismissed against town
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A human rights complaint filed against the Town of Claresholm by a former town councillor has been dismissed. At its Jan. 28 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a report from administration stating on Jan. 23, 2018, a complaint was filed against the Town of Claresholm with the Alberta Human Rights Commission stating that the … Read more…
An evening of song
Four Southern Alberta song writers, including three with local roots, performed live original music downtown at Fresh Sugar on Saturday night, Jan. 26. From left are Cody Hall, who grew up at Stavely and now lives in Lethbridge; Lonni Robley (née Ewing), who grew up at Claresholm, and now lives in Calgary and Charlie Ewing, of Claresholm. The fourth song … Read more…