By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A trial date still has not been set for a Claresholm man charged with several counts of sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation. A trial date was expected to be set in Fort Macleod provincial court on Jan. 31. However, John Dziadyk, a Fort Macleod lawyer appearing on behalf of Jim Lutz, a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to solve a recent crime that involved a break and enter and the theft of two vehicles, including one set on fire at a farm east of Claresholm. Vulcan RCMP said on Jan. 31 they had a truck enter a farm yard yesterday around 4:45 p.m. that was … Read more…
On February 1 Claresholm town council directed administration to work with their legal advisors to write a response to a human right complaint filed by Councillor Donna Courage. The motion was passed unanimously at a special meeting of council on Feb. 1, after council accepted a presentation made by Courage. Mayor Doug MacPherson convened the meeting and council immediately went … Read more…
The Skye-Anna Dance Society held a supper celebrating Scottish poet Robbie Burns at the Stavely Community Centre on Friday, Jan. 26. Here, Highland dancers Skylar Jones and Morgan Cruikshank perform. For more coverage please see page 20.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Every since Alyssa Cole was a little girl, riding on the zamboni with her grandpa Don Cole, who was the rink attendant at the time, the Claresholm Arena has had a special place in her heart. Now, Cole wants to give something back to the community. She has entered Claresholm in Kraft Hockeyville, with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Peewee Thunder have advanced to the next round by winning their provincial hockey playoff series this past weekend. The Thunder opened their two-game, total-goal series at home on Jan. 27 with the most complete game they have played all season, a convincing 6-2 win over Taber. Paced by strong goaltending, solid defence, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are continuing an investigation into a home invasion that occurred last week. Following an investigation into the home invasion which occurred on Jan. 20, the RCMP are releasing a composite sketch of the suspect male. Just after 9 p.m., an unknown male knocked at the front door of a residence on … Read more…