By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The new handicap parking spaces at the Claresholm Medical Clinic have been tested by two handicapped men under the watchful eye of Public Works Superintendent Roy Johnson of the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Johnson said a local man who is a quadriplegic, who has the use of his hands to operate a wheelchair, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has renewed its support for the Claresholm and District Fair Days Bench Show. At its Jan. 14 meeting, council agreed to donate $990 to the bench show, the same amount it has contributed over the past few years. That contribution includes $600 for cash awards presented at the bench show and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual general meeting in a few weeks and preparations are under way. At their Jan. 16 regular monthly meeting, chamber members were updated on planning by Amanda Zimmer, chamber president. She said the annual general meeting will be on Feb. 13 at Casa … Read more…
The Claresholm Arts Society is in the midst of staging its production of the musical, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the Claresholm Community Centre. Shows started on Jan. 11 and 12, and will continue on Jan. 17, 18 and 19. Above from left are Katelyn Braun, Anthony Holm, Daryen Slevin, and Stephanie King riding in the magical car. For more … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is a chance for students to learn a little bit more about the sport of kayaking. The past few weeks students from West Meadow Elementary and Willow Creek Composite High Schools in Claresholm, Stavely Elementary School, Granum School, and A.B. Daley School in Nanton have hit the water at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre … Read more…
The Kin Trail, a walking path, is located across from the cemetery on the western edge of Claresholm, and was officially opened on Friday, Jan. 11, once the archway was successfully installed. Here, members of the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Claresholm, members of Town Council, and contractors gathered to commemorate the occasion. From left are Chad Rathgeber; Chris Moore … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are warning people to be on the look out for counterfeit American $100 bills. The Claresholm RCMP issued a statement on Jan. 11 that they have received information from a neighbouring police detachment that has had a few complaints of counterfeit $100 US bills being passed around. The police are asking … Read more…