By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA new face will be greeting children at Learn-A-Lot Playschool when the new year begins in September.After exactly 20 years as the playschool teacher, Carol Van Rootselaar has decided to retire.“It’s good to quit while you still love it,” she said. “It’s time to let someone else take over.“I have a good strong board, that I know would … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterFacing incarceration for drug trafficking charges, Claresholm’s Jacob Peddle had one choice if he did not want to go to jail – drug treatment court.So he took that choice, and it has changed his life.Recently Peddle, who was the second participant in the Lethbridge drug treatment court program, became its first graduate.It all started on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterRebecca Schulz wants to bring a different style and tone to politics in Alberta.That is why she is running for the leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta. If she wins that she becomes premier of the province as well.The United Conservative Party hosted a gathering at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Monday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterSTARS Air Ambulance plays a vital role in the Municipal District of Willow Creek when called upon.The M.D. council was recently updated on its activities and agreed to provide $10,000 per year to STARS each year for the next four years.Glenda Farnden, of STARS Air Ambulance, appeared as a delegation at council’s June 22 meeting to provide … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek belongs to a regional library system which includes the Granum Public Library, allowing it to offer more services to the community.M.D. council learned more about the Chinook Arch Regional Library System when Robin Hepher, its chief executive officer, appeared as a delegation at council’s June 22 meeting, accompanied by … Read more…
The first farmers market of the season took place at downtown Amundsen Park on Wednesday, July 6. Here from left are Girl Guides Liz Turcotte Smith; Claire Turcotte Smith; and Shelby Martineau selling their world famous cookies. The farmers market runs every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 28 in Amundsen Park. Photo by Rob Vogt
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…