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Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

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By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s rural leaders are joining the chorus of opposition to the provinces sweeping amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) says it is frustrated with many of the changes contained in Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, and that the legislation is a serious attack on municipalities which will centralize … Read more…

Economic Finance Local News 

Tax rates decrease, but increased assessment may mean increased taxes

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By Rob VogtTax rates will go down for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm but taxes will still increase an average of 3.7 per cent for residential properties and one per cent for non-residential properties because assessment has increased due to inflation.The 2024 rates will see a 7.4 percent decrease in the residential municipal rate from 2023 and a 2.6 … Read more…

Education Local News 

Principal named to Granum School

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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…

Community Local News Volunteer 

John Cope named Claresholm’s 2023 citizen of the year

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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…

Environmental Local News 

Oldman Watershed Council discusses water, drought, conservation

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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…

Local News Safety 

Claresholm RCMP report for the month of March

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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…