By Janin LinkeHistoryAnnually on April 22, Earth Day takes place. Starting in 1970, people were using their voices to raise awareness of environmental changes.A United States senator organized nationwide demonstrations on this day 54 years ago.He educated himself about the ongoing climate change and knew there had to be a change.During the year, the United States was filled with rallies … Read more…
By Rob VogtHügelkultur, the use of raised beds, was one of the topics at the first night of a gardening information series at the Claresholm Social Centre Monday night.A total of 14 people attended the May 6 event, which featured a presentation by Steve Redmond, an agricultural consultant.He grew up on a farm in Ontario, and earned a degree in … Read more…
By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s rural leaders are joining the chorus of opposition to the provinces sweeping amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) says it is frustrated with many of the changes contained in Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, and that the legislation is a serious attack on municipalities which will centralize … Read more…
By Rob VogtTax rates will go down for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm but taxes will still increase an average of 3.7 per cent for residential properties and one per cent for non-residential properties because assessment has increased due to inflation.The 2024 rates will see a 7.4 percent decrease in the residential municipal rate from 2023 and a 2.6 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Community Centre was abuzz with activity last week as Stavely Elementary School held its first ever career expo.The event, held on Wednesday, April 24, drew students not only from Stavely, but West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm and A.B. Daley and J.T. Foster Schools in Nanton.Students were able to learb from between 60 and 70 presenters.Just … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm food rescue program is helping those in need, and it is looking for support to help even more people in the community.Called Wild Rose FoodConnexx, the program is operated by Wildrose Community Connections, and was started in March of 2020 at 4209 – Third Street East, a building graciously provided at no charge.“We rescue food from … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed Randy Bohnet principal of Granum School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.Bohnet has been the acting principal at the school since September of 2023 and before that was assistant principal from 2020 to 2023.The announcement was made April 22, noting Bohnet has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of … Read more…