By Alexis Way, Willow Creek 4-H District and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubThe Willow Creek 4-H District hosted a curling bonspiel and dance on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Claresholm Curling Club.The event was open to clubs, 4-H members in the 4-H South Region of Alberta.Each club in our district was represented at the bonspiel, as well, we … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe RCMP are urging people to take the necessary precautions when they are warming up their vehicles as winter truly sets in.As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start.Operation Cold Start is designed to work with the public … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder returned from their Christmas break with a vengeance, smothering Brooks in their lone Tier-3 game in weekend Central Alberta Hockey League action.The Thunder hosted Brooks on Sunday, Jan. 7, winning by a score of 7-1, coming within just under two minutes of shutting them out.Claresholm took control early, pouring in three goals in the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek willinvite the Claresholm Child Care Society to appear as a delegation at council to discuss a fundingrequest to help finish their new playground.At its Dec. 13 meeting, council reviewed a letter from the society explaining the daycare program has been in service since Feb. 29, 1988. They are the only licensed day care … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a capital budget that will include about $4.3 million in spending on equipment and infrastructure for the next year.At its Dec. 11 meeting, Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, and Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure, presented the capital budget for approval.A summary of projects and funding sources is:• Bobcat replacement … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council was recently updated on the activities of the Claresholm RCMP by the detachment’s new commanding officer.Sergeant Perry Pelletier appeared as a delegation at council’s Dec. 11 meeting to present the detachment’s quarterly report.He started by discussing staffing.The detachment is allocated seven positions – one sergeant; one corporal; and five constables.Currently they have an acting corporal … Read more…
Allison McKee – The Whole You Usually, I am fine coming up with a topic for a column. I now spend most of my time immersed in the mental and physical health literature and new research, so there is always something exciting (at least to me) to write about and bring to this weekly column.If you’ve followed from the beginning, … Read more…