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Volunteers power community with dedication, hard work

Posted on: April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtWithout volunteers, many of the community organizations would simply not be able to function.That is one of the observations made by Holly Gillespie, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She points out volunteers run the non-profit organizations in the community.“We need them,” Gillespie said, adding “volunteers power the community.”She cites an example in her … Read more…

Front doors open again at aquatic centre

Posted on: April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtThe main entrance and viewing area at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has opened again.In a recent statement, Alberta Health Services announced that as of April 17 the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions opened the public entrance door to the pool.As per Alberta Health Services policy, masking is still required at all Alberta Health Services sites.Because the … Read more…

M.D. adopts 2023 operating and capital budgets

Posted on: April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its 2022 operating budget of $17.2 million.The decision came at council’s April 12 meeting after a presentation by administration.It stated the total operating budget revenue is $17,202,235 with total operating budget expenditures of $17,156,645, generating a surplus of $45,590.Council previously approved an interim budget, and there have … Read more…

Pipe Bomber update

Posted on: April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Staff Writer

Pipe bomb suspects make first court appearance Frank McTighe, LOCAL PRESS CONTRIBUTOR | Posted on April 12 2023 Two suspects in recent pipe bomb explosions in Claresholm had their cases adjourned Wednesday until the end of May. The accused made their first appearance in Fort Macleod court of justice Wednesday before Justice Paul Pharo. Duty counsel lawyer Marshall Gourlay acted on … Read more…

M.D. gauges interest in rural crime watch for Claresholm/Nanton area

Posted on: April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contact the Fort Macleod rural crime watch group to see if they would be interested in meeting with people from the Claresholm and Nanton area to form a broader organization, and a meeting date for further discussion on starting a rural crime watch has been set.About 35 people gathered at the … Read more…

Long-time infrastructure director retires

Posted on: April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtAfter 27 years with the Town of Claresholm and 21 in a managerial position, the town’s director of infrastructure services has retired.Town council, staff, family and friends gathered at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Thursday, April 6 to bid a fond farewell to Mike Schuweiler.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, brought best wishes from the … Read more…

Students create exhibit on history of schools

Posted on: April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Staff Writer

By Rob VogtAs you pass through the front doors of Willow Creek Composite High School you will be taken on a journey through the history of schools in the Town of Claresholm.Students Emmitt Carlson, Phoenix Fox and Aastha Singh, working with Bill Kells and Ali Hemmaway of the Claresholm and District Museum, have created an exhibit detailing that history.Kells, who … Read more…