By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A high-security facility to grow and process medical marijuana, promising up to 35 new jobs for the area, is quickly taking shape on the southern boundary of the Town of Claresholm on the east side of Highway 2. Custom Cannabis, a company co-founded by brother and sister Robyn Wytinck, who is chief operating officer, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A local family is trying to bring awareness and hope as their son battles Stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma. Ben Gilmour, the 16-year-old son of Richard and Desiree Gilmour, was recently diagnosed with the disease and is currently undergoing treatment. It all started in the winter with a persistent cough that, for a few weeks, … Read more…
Library fun The Claresholm Public Library hosted a family fort night on Thursday, July 19. Staff set up forts made of blankets, along with this small tent, around the library. Families were invited in to read stories together in the tents and bring their stuffies. Here, mother Chelsey Waddell reads to her children Casey and Cooper.
Open market The Claresholm Farmers’ Market has begun its second year outdoors in the downtown parking lot. The market runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a variety of items including fresh vegetables, lamb and more. The last market will be on Sept. 19.
Police beat By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Two people died in a motor vehicle collision on Monday night, July 23. At approximately 10:40 p.m., the Claresholm RCMP along with the fire department and emergency medical services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 approximately six kilometres north of Claresholm. A black SUV was travelling southbound in the northbound … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Carmen White is passionate about agriculture and loves to talk about it. She took first place in the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede on July 11, earning $500 and a trip to Toronto. “I was surprised because everyone’s speech was really good,” White said. She competed once before, two years … Read more…
Town matters By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has agreed to increase the amount budgeted for legal fees by $13,000 to a total of $25,000 this year. At its July 16 meeting, council reviewed a report from administration outlining the situation. The report stated the Town of Claresholm’s 2018 legal expense budget was set at $12,000 based … Read more…