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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The tumultuous tenure of a town councillor has come to an end. On Monday morning, Aug. 13, Donna Courage resigned from Claresholm town council, visiting the town office to deliver her letter of resignation to Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer. A similar letter also appeared in the mail boxes of the residents … Read more…
Playing smart By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP would like to notify the public that bicycle thefts are increasing. The police have received numerous complaints about the theft of bicycles in and around the Town of Claresholm. The stolen bicycles are generally the BMX style. The RCMP would like to remind the public of some simple steps to … Read more…
Lost and found By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in returning a lost antenna to its owner. On Aug. 7, a GPS antenna was turned in to the RCMP detachment in Claresholm. The antenna appears to have been removed by force as the wires were cut. The antenna is from a General Motors … Read more…
Leona Koziarski, playing her French horn, was just one of the musicians who participated in open mic night in downtown Ringrose Park on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Open mic night, hosted by Gaven Moore, takes place every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Did you know that if you are driving, and turn left into an angle-parking spot, you are breaking the law. This practice is called turning left of centre, and the Claresholm RCMP and Town of Claresholm are encouraging motorists not to do it. “It’s probably one of the biggest complaints we get out of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The High River Heat took silver at the recent provincial championships and two players from Claresholm played an important part. Jarrid Baxter and Dustin Drake were part of the team that finished second at the recent Alberta Lacrosse Association 2018 Tier-2 Junior “B” Provincials. The Heat were also the Cindy Grant Tier-2 Junior “B” … Read more…