By Rob Vogt The provincial government has introduced a new regulation governing renewable energy projects to take into account agricultural land and viewscapes.The province announced on Dec. 6 that new regulations for renewable energy will ensure Alberta’s environment, agricultural land and iconic viewscapes are conserved for generations to come.It explained Alberta is known around the world for many things – … Read more…
🎄✨ HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE AND CLOSURE ALERT ✨🎄 Week of December 25 – Publishing date is moved to Monday, December 23. Booking Deadline is Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m.Week of January 1 – Publishing date is moved to Tuesday, December 31. Booking Deadline is Monday, December 30 at 10 a.m.Please be advised that our office will be closed for ChristmasHolidays … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Christmas Hamper program is on again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper.She suspects with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt As the sound of singing filled the air at West Meadow Elementary School last week, it was just a small taste of what the Claresholm Community Singers will be offering with their Christmas concerts later this week.The Community Singers were at the school on Thursday, Dec. 5, where choir member and retired teacher Daryl Sutter introduced the group.“We’re … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder advanced all the way to the “A” final of their home hockey tournament on the weekend, before falling to a familiar foe.The Thunder hosted a tournament on Dec. 6 to 8 at Claresholm Arena, attracting teams from Calgary and Okotoks.The Thunder opened play on Saturday, Dec. 7, defeating the Okotoks Oilers by a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt You don’t have to go too far to experience the beauty and history in this region.To help you with that, local author Rob Steel has published his first book, “Dirt Trails and Back Roads” that takes the reader on a journey through the west through a series of vignettes.“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said the … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When BRC Aircraft’s long term flight plan is realized, it could mean the creation of 150 high-paying aviation industry careers in Claresholm.Zrinko Amerl, BRC Aircraft chief executive officer and president, explained in a Nov. 27 presentation to the Municipal District of Willow Creek council, that the sky is not the limit.In making his … Read more…