By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer An independent report was released last week that says it shows creating a made-in-Alberta provincial police service is realistic, cost-effective and worth serious further consideration, but Alberta’s official opposition disagrees on how much it will cost. According to the provincial government, the report was released to the public on Oct. 29 and explores the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and seen a place you swear you saw in real life? That may be because you have. A new initiative wants to highlight not only Southwest Alberta’s support for film and television production but also show off what the area has for potential settings for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team only lost one match on their way to winning the consolation final of their home tournament. The Cobras hosted 14 teams in the Willow Creek Composite High School Junior Varsity Cobra Classic that ran Oct. 15 and 16 at the high school and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Stavely man. On Oct. 18, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, with the assistance of the Stavely Fire Department and Municipal District of Willow Creek peace officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersections … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Chelsae Petrovic will be sworn in as the next mayor of the Town of Claresholm. In Monday night’s election, the 32-year-old nurse received 828 votes to defeat the current mayor Doug MacPherson who got 624 votes. There will be two new faces on town council as Rod Kettles and Kandice Meister were elected. They … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Candidates for Claresholm town council’s Wednesday, October 18 election introduced themselves to an audience of about 50 people at the Claresholm community Centre, for a nearly two-hour forum on Oct. 4 in which they answered questions from the audience. The two candidates for mayor introduced themselves first. Doug MacPherson introduced himself as a 38-year … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have a question for the Claresholm or Nanton detachments of the RCMP, you will have your chance to ask it near the end of the month. Sergeant Rob Harms, who commands both detachments, said he initially planned to do an in-person town hall. However, the current COVID-19 health guidelines have compelled the … Read more…