By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterTaxes will go up for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm with about a one percent increase in property taxes as well as increases to the education and lodge requisition which are not controlled by town council.At its April 25 meeting, town council passed first reading of its property tax rate bylaw.For non-residential properties, there … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Appeal Board has upheld an appeal on an application for a campground, recreational vehicle park and micro-brewery bistro west of Claresholm, meaning the applicant can go ahead with the development as long as he abides by the conditions of approval.The board handed down its decision on April 19 after convening … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its 2022 operating budget of $15.4 million and capital budget of just over $10 million.The decision came at council’s April 13 meeting after a presentation by administration.It stated the total operating budget revenue is $15,447,885 with total operating budget expenditures of $15,401,276, generating a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Appeal Board has heard an appeal on an application for a campground, recreational vehicle park and micro-brewery west of Claresholm and has 15 days to render a decision.The board convened its hearing at the Municipal District of Willow Creek council chambers on April 6 where the applicant, municipality, and opponents … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe applicant for a micro-brewery and recreational vehicle campground west of Claresholm has chosen to appeal his application, although it was never heard by the Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek.At its March 9 meeting, the commission was advised by Cindy Chisholm, the M.D.’s manager of planning and development, that the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIn a split decision, the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will allow the Hutterian Brethren of Granum to run a water line from their new colony location along an undeveloped road allowance east of Granum.At its Feb. 9 meeting, council was advised by Roly Cochlan, the M.D.’s assistant superintendent, that Granum colony … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA group from Granum would like to explore the idea of building a new community centre in the hamlet.They appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 9 meeting of the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek.Roy Penniket acted as the spokesperson and outlined what has occurred to date.Essentially they were proposing a Granum … Read more…