By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Claresholm RCMP had another active quarter, and their acting detachment commander recently updated the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek on the detachment’s activities.Corporal Chris Lafleur appeared as a delegation at council’s Aug. 10 meeting, where he began by outlining the RCMP’s overall six priorities.They are enhancing engagement and communication with communities and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlthough Velda Weisensel of Claresholm had lost an impressive 122.75 pounds, she did not think she would be the 2021 queen of Alberta, because that title was going to someone in Lethbridge.However, when the final numbers were tallied, Weisensel was in fact the Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, 2021 Alberta Queen because she lost … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe summer staff at the Claresholm and District Museum have been busy in the museum and visitor information centre all season long.Jordyn Wallace, who is the museum’s communications and public relations assistant, looks after the visitor information centre which is located in the station building on Highway 2 going through town.She welcomes visitors and answers … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Claresholm RCMP has welcomed a new member, who brings a range of experience in rural policing.Constable Chad Lengsfeld started in Claresholm near the beginning of July, and has been getting to know the community.“It’s been good,” he said.Originally from Calgary, he worked there before joining the RCMP, where his first posting was in Hanna in 2018.Now … Read more…
By Frank McTighe Local Press ContributorA fifth generation Granum-area farm family was among 19 recipients of Farm Family Awards on July 11 at the Calgary Stampede.The Dunlop family was recognized during an awards ceremony hosted by sponsor BMO at Stampede Park.The 19 recipient families were treated to a reception and brunch and an afternoon at the Calgary Stampede rodeo.They also … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Centennial Park Campground was bulging with cyclists ready to hit the road on Saturday morning.Then they headed out on a rolling start on a ride that would take the better part of four hours or more.The event was “The Range”, a 128-kilometre endurance gravel cycling event that headed west of Claresholm, through the gravel … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council will resume hosting council open houses in two weeks.At its June 27 meeting, council agreed to set an open house, at the new town office and multi-use community building, on Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m. to discuss council’s strategic plan and the 2022 budget.Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney said prior to … Read more…