By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Junior prom at Willow Creek Composite High School is under way for another year. It is an opportunity for Grade 11 students to learn how to dance, gain some experience public speaking, assemble a portfolio of who they are and what they like to do, and get involved in the community. On Monday, Dec. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Thunder novice hockey team continued their season on the weekend with two games at home. They hosted two different teams from Nanton on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Claresholm Arena. There have been changes to novice hockey this year, so no score is kept and they skate on … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There have been some thefts of outdoor Christmas lights, so people are being encouraged to be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour. In particular, there was a theft of some projection lights over this past weekend, Dec. 15 or 16 on the east side of town on 2A Street and 54th Avenue. The thieves … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has approved its 2019 capital budget which will be about $6.6 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 overlay and sewer replacement; walking paths; a gravel truck; 4X4 pick-up truck; water meter upgrades; new mowers; … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The Minister of Municipal Affairs may decide residents of the town of Granum vote on whether the town remains as a town or becomes absorbed by the Municipal District of Willow Creek. The minister, Shaye Anderson, informed the Municipal District of Willow Creek of this by letter on Nov. 15. The letter was introduced … Read more…
Staff at the Stavely Post Office recently presented the Stavely Fire Department with a copy of a stamp honouring first responders. The stamp will hang in the meeting room of the fire hall. Standing from left are Launa Donaldson and Clay Moss, firefighters; Diane White and Peggy Fenton of Canada Post; and Travis Malchow, firefighter; while in front from left … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm’s native son will carry the banner of the United Conservative Party into the next provincial election. Roger Reid, who was born and raised in Claresholm, and co-owns the Tim Horton’s franchises in Claresholm and Nanton with his wife Darleen, won the nomination on the first ballot, garnering about 55 per cent of the … Read more…