By Rob VogtDiana Ross wants to be a voice for the community.That’s why she is running for the vacant position on town council.She wants to advocate for the issues.“Listen to the people,” Ross said. “What are people saying about their own community.”She also wants to be there when decisions are made.“Be there for our community,” Ross said. “It’s a great community.”She … Read more…
By Rob VogtPerry Pelletier has always been about community service.That’s why he is running for the vacant position on town council.In fact, his motto is “Community. Service. Safety”Pelletier spent 40 years in the RCMP in B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta.His most recent posting was as sergeant of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, from which he retired a few months ago.Growing up, he … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The final vestiges of a campaign to attract droves of people and their skills to Alberta had all but disappeared from the UCP government’s agenda. It was December 2024 and Alberta is Calling had, by most accounts, been far too successful for the province’s well-being. Detractors said it had been too much, too fast, … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith the resignation of Craig Zimmer from Claresholm town council, voters will go to the polls to fill the vacant council position on Oct. 19.The decision came at council’s July 20 meeting, after a long discussion.Karine Keys, who has served as chief returning officer for several municipal elections and byelections, said she proposed Oct. 19 because that was … Read more…
It was a day of action on Friday, May 29. People across the province demanded action from the provincial government on affordability, public health care, and education, and made it clear that people stand with their neighbours, reject division, and believe immigrants deserve respect, dignity, and equity. This group was seen demanding action in front of the Claresholm constituency office … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It literally went down to the last minute before auxiliary nursing care licensed practical nurses and health care aides were set to go on strike. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees reported their negotiating team secured a tentative agreement with the employer, Alberta Health Services, just one minute before a strike was scheduled to begin. Members still … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The people have spoken, and they are giving the mayor and four out of five incumbents another term on Claresholm town council. Elections were held on Monday, Oct. 11, for mayor and town council in Claresholm and Nanton; councillors in Division 2 and 5 of the Municipal District of Willow Creek; and trustees in Ward 1 of … Read more…