By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Claresholm RCMP are preparing to add body cameras to their crime fighting arsenal.Claresholm RCMP Sergeant Perry Pelletier made the announcement on Nov. 25, in his second quarter report to Claresholm town council.The report covers the period from July 1, 2024 until Sept. 30, 2024.“It’s going to be a lengthy process to get … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The sights and sounds of the season will be all over downtown Claresholm as the 25th annual Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the festive season this Friday night, Dec. 6.The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is put on by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce, the Claresholm Local Press, and Welcoming Claresholm.“It’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt What would you do if there was a chance you would lose your community hall?A group of young people decided to host a talent show to save theirs.That is the premise of “The Holiday Jukebox”, the latest production being staged by Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama group.“The Holiday Jukebox” will take the stage at the Claresholm … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Understanding it is hard to attract volunteers to put out your fires, the Town of Claresholm council is taking steps to make it easier to attract and keep its volunteer firefighters’ cohort.“Recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters has become increasingly difficult over the past number of years,” Town of Claresholm Chief Administrator Officer … Read more…
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By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder sit alone atop the Tier-6 Blue Division of the Central Alberta Hockey League after the opening weekend of action.The Thunder travelled to Vulcan on Sunday, Nov. 24, coming home with a 6-5 victory.Claresholm jumped out a 2-0 lead with two goals by Alonso Quinteros Alvarez, one unassisted, the other assisted by Brooklyn MacPherson … Read more…