The Christmas Hamper program, put on by the Claresholm Local Press with assistance from Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, distributed 120 hampers locally containing a complete Christmas dinner plus items to help over the next month to families in need, leading up to Christmas. Volunteers were busy getting the hampers ready for distribution on Wednesday, Dec. 22, … Read more…
The Claresholm Skating Club put on their 2021 Christmas Showcase at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Dec. 17. Skaters had the chance to show off everything they have learned so far this season. Above is the STARSkate group performing to “Carol of the Bells”. From left are Kinsley MacPherson; Gia Sabey; Jaycee Hoffman; Samantha Ocampo; Armani Scott; Jordi McLean; Emery … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has approved the Town of Claresholm’s 2022 interim operating budget with an estimated two percent increase in taxes and a 1.6 percent increase for increased police funding required by the provincial government. This could mean an increase in property taxes depending on the assessed value of property, which is used to … Read more…
Aura Baker, who is 106 years old, had a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA. Ron Morgan and Barb Smith) at her room in the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on Dec. 15. Photo by Rob Vogt
Santa and Mrs. Claus, or by day Barb Smith and Ron Morgan, were camped out in front of Parkside Manor on Friday, Dec. 10. They were sharing Christmas cheer, and passing out free hot chocolate to passersby and those who finished the Christmas Cruise of lights in Centennial Park Campground. Photo by Rob Vogt