By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Claresholm’s top cop RCMP Sergeant Perry Pelletier, had little to reveal in his third-quarter report to town council, adding up to good news for the community.Pelletier’s 2024 third quarter report covers RCMP activity from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.“This report serves to provide a quarterly snapshot of human resources, financial data, and crime … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Municipal Planning Commission for the Town of Claresholm will hold a public meeting starting at 9 a.m. in the town council chambers on Feb. 14 to hear about a proposed youth assisted living project.Bluebay Behavioural Consulting Inc. (Bluebay) has purchased the former hospital/Livingstone Range School Division board building at 5202 – Fifth … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of November, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to being unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Eight reportable traffic collision.• One fatal traffic collision.• Ten reports of non-reportable traffic collisions, with one … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Claresholm RCMP are preparing to add body cameras to their crime fighting arsenal.Claresholm RCMP Sergeant Perry Pelletier made the announcement on Nov. 25, in his second quarter report to Claresholm town council.The report covers the period from July 1, 2024 until Sept. 30, 2024.“It’s going to be a lengthy process to get … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Cell phones, television and radio channels, and much more will light up at 1:55 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20), with an emergency alert test.On Nov. 18, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued a statement on the upcoming Alberta Emergency Alert test, explaining that on Nov. 20, Alberta will be participating in a test … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A Stavely man is facing several charges after the RCMP recovered stolen property following a suspicious vehicle investigation.On Nov. 15 , the police issued a release stating on Nov. 6, 2024 at about 10:45 p.m., the High River RCMP responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle that appeared to be lurking and checking out other vehicles.The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP is offering a number of tips for pedestrians to stay safe this winter.They issued a release on Oct. 30 explaining that as the winter months approach and the days grow shorter, staying safe as a pedestrian becomes even more important. Reduced visibility, icy sidewalks, and snow-covered streets can increase the risks for those walking near … Read more…