By Rob VogtWith school out for the summer, the Claresholm Public Library is offering a program to encourage students to keep on reading in July and August.The summer reading program runs from July 3 to Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.The theme this year is “To the stars”, and children of any age are welcome to come out and … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Alberta Union of Provincial Employees held a town hall meeting in Claresholm last week to update members as negotiations with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and several more employers reach a critical stage.Curtis Jackson, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees vice-president, south region, was at the Claresholm Community Centre on Wednesday, June 19, hosting the meeting.He … Read more…
By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely from a pipe in the U.S. to the Alberta side of the international border. Following the major break at the St. Mary River Siphon near Babb, Montana, on Monday, water that would normally have been diverted to the American portion … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The door remains open for Aberta municipalities to influence the province as it implements controversial legislation affecting local governance and elections, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said. Further consultation will help shape the content of regulations stemming from the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 or even result in “perhaps one or more small changes,” McIver … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 10 years, The Station is looking to turn over management of its space at Mackin Hall to the Town of Claresholm.At town council’s June 10 meeting, Danna Ormstrup, appeared as a delegation to discuss the situation.She is from the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society and one of the agencies that utilizes The Station.Ormstrup explained that more than 10 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will voice the concerns of its ratepayers to the Natural Resources Conservation Board about a proposed confined feeding operation east of Stavely.At its June 12 meeting, the commission read correspondence from the Natural Resources Conservation Board indicating an application at 31-14-26-4 by the Hutterian Brethren of Ivy … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 66th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding excitement.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 13, 14 and 15, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba, 86 points;• Second, Ty Taypotat, Nanton, 85 points;• Third, Spur Lacasse, Calgary, 83 points.Steer … Read more…