By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new, ultramodern marijuana facility is being built in Stavely, and the company behind it will soon be hiring staff. Sugarbud held three recent job fairs, Stavely, High River and one at the Claresholm Community Centre on Oct. 2, attracting about 50 people to hear about the facility and the types of employment it … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft. Between the Sept. 15 and Oct. 1, a set of four 16-inch tire/rim sets were taken from a alley way parking area of 49th Avenue West. The rims were silver and not in good condition. If anyone has information on this … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the owner of a lost travel pouch that was recently turned in. The item was located in town and has valuable content inside. The owner can pick up the pouch at the Claresholm RCMP detachment, but they will need to be able to describe the content in order to get it … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 70 people turned out for a forum Monday night to hear what the three candidates vying for the vacant seat on town council had to say leading up to the byelection vote on Oct. 15. Mike Cutler, Shelley Ford, and Daryl Sutter talked about why they want to be on council and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Woven into the fabric of Southern Alberta culture is a battle against the elements. People have braved the cold and snow for generations to express themselves and create a vibrant cultural community. So, in a way, it was fitting to see artist after artist take the stage on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Cobras not only had to fight the Taber Rebels but the weather as well in bantam football action on the weekend. The Cobras hosted Taber on Saturday, Sept. 29 losing by a score of 41-0. The Rebels scored two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters to win the game. Claresholm … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The impending legalization of cannabis in two weeks, is compelling municipalities to create rules regulating cannabis production and sale. At its Sept. 24 meeting, Claresholm town council gave the final two readings to a set of amendments to the town’s land-use bylaw governing cannabis. A public hearing was held earlier in the meeting, where … Read more…