Songs of praise
The Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place at Granview Park in Granum on July 28, 29, and 30. Photos by Rob Vogt
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‘Cinderella’ receives 11 nominations for community theatre
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has earned 11 nominations for its production of “Cinderella”.On July 24, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres announced the nominations for the 2023 Community Theatre or CAT awards celebrating the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities.A total of 17 productions were nominated from 12 different companies. There were four companies new to Calgary’s … Read more…
‘The Range’ gravel cycling experience attracts 200 riders
By Rob VogtIt was a site to behold at the eastern entrance of Centennial Park on Saturday morning.More than 200 riders on their bikes were poised to take off into the hills west of Claresholm for an afternoon of cycling on gravel roads.The clock struck 9 a.m. sharp and organizer Garth Stotts led the riders in his truck on a … Read more…
Claresholm town council sets fines for violating water restrictions
By Rob VogtPeople who violate the Town of Claresholm’s water restrictions will be subject to a $150 fine for a first offence and $250 for subsequent offences.The decision came at the July 17 meeting of Claresholm town council after they heard a report from Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained that in 2020 the Town of Claresholm and … Read more…
Town to research landscaping policies
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will look into researching municipal landscaping policies to encourage environmentally sustainable gardening practices, but will not replace the grass at the new town office and multi-use community building with arid land landscaping.At its July 17 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a request from Cynthia Wannamaker asking the town consider setting an example to homeowners … Read more…
Western Canada PowerCruise glides through town
By Rob VogtIt was a veritable vintage vehicle caravan that made a stop in Claresholm last week.The Western Canada PowerCruise, which was on a three-day journey from Chilliwack, British Columbia, to Medicine Hat took a break in town at the green space behind the station building of the museum on Friday, July 14.Greeting them were members of the Porcupine Hills … Read more…
M.D. updated on status of infrastructure projects
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several infrastructure projects throughout the municipality, including roads, airport improvements, and more.At M.D. council’s June 28 meeting, Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, outlined the projects as follows: Granum stormwater managementThis project involves designing and constructing drainage improvements in Granum and surrounding area to add resiliency to … Read more…