By Rob Vogt Starting in the 1880s, after fire department crews returned from a call on horse-drawn equipment, the animals were unable to back into the fire station.Consequently, fire department members were required to take the horses off the equipment, and push it into the bay themselves.Over time, with the development of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Livingstone Range School Division wants to hear what everyone thinks about a four-day school week.The division issued a release on Oct. 23 explaining on April 22, the board of trustees announced it will explore a four-day school week to determine if it would be in the best interest of student success, budget efficiencies, and staff retention … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Wilow Creek Composite High School cross-country running team was small but mighty, turning in some solid times during their season.The team went to three runs this year.The Bullhorn Run was at Kainai on Sept. 27, where Minnie Toone won bronze in her age category and Coach Michelle Watt brought home a silver medal.Participants were also asked … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of September, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to being unfounded or not police matters. Traffic related• One reported non-fatal traffic collision.• Seven reportable traffic collisions, with one charge laid.• Four reports … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s in you to give.For a long time that was the call to action to donate blood in Canada.Now, an event is being held in Stavely to renew that call and raise awareness of the need for Canadian Blood Services and stem cell donation.An old-fashioned Stavely dine and dance including a spaghetti supper will take over the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team sent their fans home happy, taking the “B” championship of their home tournament on the weekend.The Cobras welcomed 16 teams from Picture Butte; two from Pincher Creek; Milk River; Nobleford; Coaldale; two from High River; Magrath; Fort Macleod; Bow Island; Stirling; Vulcan; Canmore; and the Crowsnest Pass … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to a citizen’s request to install traffic lights in the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 520 in Claresholm, Town of Claresholm council decided not to advocate on the resident’s behalf.“With the McDonald’s now being open, I believe it’s appropriate to start a conversation about the intersection of Highway 520 … Read more…