By Rob Vogt The provincial government has announced it is developing new rules to govern the exploration and development of coal.The province recently announced the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, that will prohibit mountaintop removal mining and ban new open-pit mines in the foothills, while increasing coal royalties.It was stated this initiative will guide coal mining practices with a goal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Under-11 Claresholm Thunder opened 2025 with a win on home ice in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder hosted Coaldale at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, winning by a score of 8-5.Claresholm led 3-2 after 20 minutes on goals from Quinn MacIntyre, assisted by Cruz Kornfeld and Courtland Blake; Blake, assisted by Lincoln Groves … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Town of Claresholm draft operating and capital budget for 2025 proposes a 6.045 percent tax increase.“This is an interim budget to allow the town to continue to operate into the new year,” said Jennifer Place, town director of corporate services, in introducing the financial document at the Dec. 9, town council meeting.“The … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chief Kelly Starling’s career to date has seen him fill a lot of big shoes and boots when necessary.In his younger days he was putting out fires around High River, to lighting fires on the bench of Claresholm high school football players. Now, in February 2025, Starling is again to polish his shoes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity boys’ basketball team opened their home schedule with a win last week.The Cobras hosted the Coaldale Christian Titans on Monday, Dec. 9, winning by a score of 69-57.Claresholm led 30-15 after one quarter, trailed 41-39 at the half, and led 61-48 after three quarters.Scoring for the Cobras were Briggs … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The provincial government has introduced a new regulation governing renewable energy projects to take into account agricultural land and viewscapes.The province announced on Dec. 6 that new regulations for renewable energy will ensure Alberta’s environment, agricultural land and iconic viewscapes are conserved for generations to come.It explained Alberta is known around the world for many things – … Read more…