By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 50 years ago the Claresholm Industrial Airport was abuzz with activity. More than 350 people worked at Safeway Shelter Systems producing among, other things, the Tee Pee Trailer. It was a camper trailer that dotted the landscape that people pulled around then parked to camp in. The Tee Pee Trailer came home … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With the recent resignation of Donna Courage, town council set the date and process of the by-election to fill the vacancy the resignation left. At its Aug. 13 meeting, council discussed the process ahead. Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained that once a resignation is received by her, it must be filled … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has hired a project engineer to oversee the renovation of the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a community multi-use building. At its Aug. 13 meeting, council heard a report from Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, about the project. She said the ad hoc committee looking at the project … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in recovering a stolen trailer. On Aug. 14, the police received a complaint of a theft of trailer. The trailer was parked in the Porcupine Hills on East Trout Creek near Claresholm. The trailer is described as a white 2014 Forest River XLR with Alberta licence plate … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is looking to recognize outstanding businesses in the area, and the deadline for nominations is coming fast. “We’re really excited to bring the business awards back,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber of commerce. “Each of the awards is sponsored by a chamber member.” The awards have … Read more…
What a weekend! Fair Days was a huge success and fun was had by all.
Youth in action By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A local swimmer represented the area well at the recent Alberta Summer Games, both in and out of the pool. Lydianna O’Neil, 13, and a Grade 8 student at Willow Creek Composite High School, travelled to Grande Prairie for the games, held July 19 to 22, where she competed in eight … Read more…