The Claresholm and District Bench Show is the centrepiece of Fair Days weekend every August but, it needs an injection of funding and people to keep going. To that end, the Claresholm and District Fair Board, which organizes the bench show, held a special meeting at the Claresholm Public Library on Feb. 4, to discuss ways to generate more revenue, … Read more…
The Town of Claresholm bylaw governing the consumption of cannabis already has everything necessary to accommodate Phase 2 of cannabis legalization which is edibles, extracts and topicals. At its Jan. 27 meeting, town council reviewed a report from Ryan Rasmussen, the town’s community peace officer, updating them on the situation. The report stated restricting consumption of cannabis in public places … Read more…
Trade expo and consumer fair draws more than 400 visitors It was a chance to learn more about a variety of goods, services and community organizations all under one roof. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce held their annual trade expo and consumer fair on Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1, drawing about 400 visitors over two days. … Read more…
It’s official – the Province of Alberta has officially dissolved the Town of Granum, now becoming a hamlet within the Municipal District of Willow Creek. The M.D. council issued a statement on Jan. 30 announcing the Lieutenant Governor in Council made an order dissolving the Town of Granum effective Feb. 1, 2020. The council extended a welcome to the newest … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A local swimmer and lifesaver is starting to make waves in international waters. Meadow Liversuch, 16, of Claresholm was part of Team Canada, representing the nation at the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving in Leeds, United Kingdom from Nov. 21 to 23. Usually part of the development team, she competed against … Read more…
Skating with the stars The Claresholm Atom Thunder hockey team had the opportunity to skate with the Calgary Hitmen and Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League at their game at the Calgary Saddledome on Saturday, Feb. 1. Here the Thunder team is standing at the glass cheering.