Principal named to Granum School

By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed Randy Bohnet principal of Granum School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.Bohnet has been the acting principal at the school since September of 2023 and before that was assistant principal from 2020 to 2023.The announcement was made April 22, noting Bohnet has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of … Read more

John Cope named Claresholm’s 2023 citizen of the year

By Rob VogtJohn Cope is the 2023 Claresholm citizen of the year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 16 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Kozo Chisanga, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.He moved to Claresholm in 1979 with his family to … Read more

Oldman Watershed Council discusses water, drought, conservation

By Rob VogtThe Oldman Watershed Council is a not-for-profit organization that is working in partnership with communities and residents to improve the Oldman River Watershed. The council consists of members who live or work within the Oldman basin. These members provide leadership and guidance in watershed planning and management, water quality monitoring, and stewardship promotion.At a drought preparedness and mitigation … Read more

Claresholm RCMP report for the month of March

The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of March, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded.Traffic related• Two traffic collisions, one resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Six reportable traffic collisions;• Four non-reportable traffic collisions;• Fourteen complaints of speeding, … Read more

Council approves final 2024 town budget

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