Merry Christmas
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It’s magic!
A magic show was just part of the fun at the annual Northern Light Hall Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The afternoon featured music, dog tricks, Christmas carols, crafts, food and a visit from Santa Claus. There was also a magic show by Aaron Cheshire. From left are Reina Kimura, Kelby Starling, and Kinley Starling watching Cheshire turn water … Read more…
Claresholm Thunder win Fernie tournament
The Claresholm Thunder rolled to four straight wins to claim the championship of a weekend Bantam hockey tournament at Fernie, B.C. The Thunder, made up of players from Claresholm and Fort Macleod, knocked off Pincher Creek, Airdrie, Lethbridge and Beiseker to win the championship. Thunder 7 Huskies 0 Thunder goalie Chace Martin was unbeatable as he backstopped Claresholm to a … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite junior prom under way for another year
Candidates hold successful fundraising tea and service auction Junior prom has started for another year at Willow Creek Composite High School. Prom starts in Grade 11 where it is a program based on leadership, community and school service, explained JoAnna Sutter one of the prom advisors. “We hope it’ll prepare students for after they are done school,” she said, adding … Read more…
Council approves 2019 capital budget
Claresholm town council has approved its 2019 capital budget which will be about $7.1 million in funding for projects highlighted by almost $3.8 million for the multi-use community building; as well as a stormwater system upgrade; paving; Amundsen Park redevelopment; tennis court resurfacing; an infrastructure master plan including water reservoir study; arena roof replacement; front-end loader; and a Bobcat replacement. … Read more…
M.D. to pay portion of police costs
The Municipal District of Willow Creek will pay a portion of policing starting in 2020 at a rate of just about $140,000, that will increase over the next four years until it reaches more than $419,000 per year. At its Dec. 11 meeting, council reviewed a news release from the provincial government and correspondence from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta … Read more…
Town to start paying portion of policing costs
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm will pay a portion of policing starting in 2020 at a rate of just over $73,000, with that amount increasing over the next four years until it reaches more than $220,000 per year. At its Dec. 9 meeting, council reviewed a news release from the provincial government and correspondence from … Read more…