By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterOperation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has started, offering an opportunity to help children in less fortunate parts of the world.Annette Bordeleau, the organizer this year, said the shoeboxes help children.People can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies, Your Dollar Store With More, Willow Creek Quilts, the Bargain Shop, Janet’s Fashions, Blessings, Davis … Read more…
Presented by the Claresholm Public Library Saturday, October 29 from 5-8pm and Monday, October 31 from 5-8pm
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe town’s economic development officer will apply to the Alberta Advantage Rural Entrepreneur Stream and apply to the Alberta Settlement Integration and Language Partnerships Grant, Building Community Capacity Stream, in partnership with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and Willow Creek Immigrant Services.At its Oct. 11 meeting, council reviewed a report prepared by Brady Schnell, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is recognizing outstanding businesses, with its awards.This year, everyone can vote for their favourite in a number of categories with the winners to be announced at the chamber’s Christmas party on Dec. 5.Voting opens Oct. 17 and runs until Nov. 5, in the following categories:Chamber business of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWith temperatures beginning to cool as fall sinks in, Albertans may see some relief in natural gas prices.The provincial government recently announced in a release that starting Oct. 1, Alberta’s natural gas rebate program will provide price protection from spikes in natural gas costs for millions of Albertans this winter.It was explained nations around … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm Cobras peewee football team used a strong rushing game to win their annual Turkey Bowl game against Pincher Creek.The Cobras hosted the Mustangs on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 10, beating their guests by a score of 28-7.Claresholm opened the scoring as quarterback Sam Van Rootselaar took the ball in for a touchdown and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe provincial government has announced changes to the driver’s licensing system, with the elimination of the Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licensing program.According to a news release, starting in spring of 2023, Alberta will no longer require the advanced road test for Class 5 and Class 6 … Read more…