School board receives report on four-day school week

By Rob Vogt The Livingstone Range School Division board of trustees has received a report on a proposed four-day school week, and will make a decision at its next meeting.The division issued a release on Jan. 28 stating that following months of stakeholder engagement, extensive research and scenario development, and cost savings analysis by senior administration and division staff, the … Read more

Town of Claresholm investigates solar power for arena

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Like many municipal facilities, arenas are not designed as profit centres or to break even financially. One Alberta energy solutions company wants to work with Claresholm town council to change that.While critical, quality of life elements in a community such as arenas, swimming pools, parks and other municipal recreation facilities, are taxpayer-funded and … Read more

Family, community support services launching housing survey

By Rob Vogt Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services wants to see what the community’s views are on housing and services.To that end, they have engaged the Rural Development Network on the Claresholm and Area Housing and Services Needs Estimation Project.Barbara Bell, director of Family and Community Support Services, said they have been planning the project awhile and … Read more

Stavely volunteer honoured with Northern Lights Award

By Rob Vogt A long-time Stavely volunteer has been honoured with a special award from the Province of Alberta.On Jan. 9, Dale Ohler was recognized with an Alberta Northern Lights award for supporting youth and the community as a volunteer with numerous organizations.“Through a lifetime of service that has included overcoming numerous personal challenges, Dale Ohler has demonstrated the kind … Read more

‘A’ boys win tournament

By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team swept through their home tournament, with three wins to take the championship.The Cobras hosted teams from Pincher Creek, Vauxhall, and Bow Island for the one-day tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25.Claresholm opened with a 41-19 win over Matthew Halton High School of Pincher Creek.Scoring for the Cobras … Read more