Energy rebates will extend into month of December

By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThe provincial government will provide a $50 rebate per month for the rest of 2022.On July 6, the government announced nearly two million homes, farms and businesses will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year to help cover high bills amid rising energy costs.The electricity rebate program will now offer about $600 million … Read more

Town to resume open houses

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council will resume hosting council open houses in two weeks.At its June 27 meeting, council agreed to set an open house, at the new town office and multi-use community building, on Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m. to discuss council’s strategic plan and the 2022 budget.Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney said prior to … Read more

Local bull rider wins at Ponoka, takes second in Cluny, ties for third in Regina

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA Claresholm bull rider has picked up in July right where he left off to end June, by taking first at one event and second in another, to go with a third place tie in the last event in June.Logan Biever competed in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Touring Pro Division’s Ponoka Stampede Wild … Read more

M.D. officially opens tri-services building

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt is a facility that combines three different services into one facility, and is fittingly called a tri-services building.The Municipal District of Willow Creek officially opened their new tri-services building on June 22, and used the brand new facility as the spot for the municipality’s annual open house as well.M.D. councillors were on hand to … Read more

School says farewell to longtime teacher

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterDoused with confetti and showered with accolades, a longtime teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School was sent off in style at the final assembly of the school year.“This individual is famous for her ability to captivate a class, and other staff members, with her story-telling abilities,” said Principal Jackie Kark at the assembly on Thursday, … Read more