By Rob Vogt Tax notices went out in the mail last week after Claresholm town council approved its 2025 tax rates with a 6.17 percent overall increase.At its May 12 meeting, council passed the final two readings of the town’s property tax rate bylaw.Although council actually reduced the tax rate, there was a dramatic increase in property assessment meaning actual … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It is shaping up to be another busy and exciting season at the Claresholm and District Museum.The museum officially opened for the season on Friday, May 16 and will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 29.Bill Kells is the executive director for the museum.He said, visitors who have been … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of April, 2025. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Six reportable traffic collisions.• Two non-reportable traffic collisions.• Nineteen complaints of speeding, with 15 charges laid.• … Read more…
Motorcyclists are back on Alberta’s roads; keeping an eye out for them could save lives. As spring weather brings more motorcycles onto Alberta’s roads, it’s important for all road users to stay alert and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone gets home safe. Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious injury or death because riders lack the protection of an … Read more…
By Rob Vogt People who need diagnostic imaging will not have to leave town to have that done.Since September, Radiology Associates of Lethbridge has been offering Ultrasound at the Claresholm General Hospital every Tuesday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.In that time, a total of 273 patients have accessed the service.Karli Martin, site manager for Claresholm General hospital, said the service … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $500,000 solar power project has been approved for installation on the Claresholm Arena roof.The Town of Claresholm council voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to approve the $513,498 project. The solar power installation has an estimated payback period of 10 years and could realize annual utility savings of $75,387 at the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm has been deemed a critical habitat for bees.To that end, in June, pollinator gardens will be created at the Frog Creek Wetlands and the Bark Park, to create habitat for bees.That was just one of the messages delivered by Debra Still, restoration manager for the Oldman Watershed Council, to more than 30 people gathered at the … Read more…