NANTON COMMUNITY GROUP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT

From Livingstone Range School Division December 20, 2023 – The Nanton School Enhancement Committee has proposed to raise funds for an expanded Learning Commons space in the new elementary school to be built in Nanton. On December 18, 2023 the Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees approved this proposed partnership.Comprised of dedicated community supporters, the Nanton School Enhancement Committee … Read more

Interim budget adopted with proposed 2.25 percent tax increase

By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved the Town of Claresholm’s 2024 interim operating budget with a projected 2.25-percent increase in taxes.At its Dec. 11 meeting, council reviewed the interim budget, after a report from administration.Part of that report states council has kept tax rate increases below inflation for a number of years, especially in the last two, mindful of … Read more

‘A’ boys take second in Barnwell basketball tournament

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team continued their streak of top-two finishes in tournament play, taking second place at a tournament on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Barnwell on Dec. 15 and 16 for a tournament that is always competitive.This year was more of the same as the Cobras had three great … Read more

Province commissions study to help manage water supply

By Rob VogtThe provincial government is commissioning a study on drought to help the province manage Alberta’s water supply.On Dec. 1, Alberta Environment and Protected areas issued a release stating they have issued a request for proposal to enhance drought modelling and help the province prepare for 2024.It was noted Alberta relies on melting snow and rain for most of … Read more

Schools getting into Christmas spirit with concerts

By Rob VogtSchools in Claresholm, Stavely and Granum have been working hard the last few weeks getting ready for their annual Christmas concerts.In Claresholm, West Meadow Elementary School will be hosting their Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 21.In order to accommodate everyone who wants to come, there will be two concerts – one at 10 a.m., for families … Read more

‘A’ boys win Fort Macleod tournament

By Rob VogtIt was the second straight tournament championship for the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team.After winning a tournament in Pincher Creek last weekend, the Cobras travelled to F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod on Dec. 8 and 9, where they won the championship there too.In their first game, against F.P. Walshe, they had … Read more