New ramp at medical clinic passes test

By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The new handicap parking spaces at the Claresholm Medical Clinic have been tested by two handicapped men under the watchful eye of Public Works Superintendent Roy Johnson of the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Johnson said a local man who is a quadriplegic, who has the use of his hands to operate a wheelchair, … Read more

Council changes economic development committee

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has updated the bylaw governing the town’s economic development committee, but not before a discussion and failed amendment on whether to allow the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and Municipal District of Willow Creek to designate their own representatives. At its Dec. 11 meeting, council moved second reading of the … Read more

Town council to change economic development committee

Claresholm town council has taken the first step in updating the bylaw governing the town’s economic development committee. At its Nov. 27 meeting, council discussed the composition of the board, length of term, and where representatives should come from. Changes brought forward included having two members of town council, instead of three; one member from the council of the Municipal … Read more