By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA Claresholm bull rider has picked up in July right where he left off to end June, by taking first at one event and second in another, to go with a third place tie in the last event in June.Logan Biever competed in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Touring Pro Division’s Ponoka Stampede Wild … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWith a Las Vegas theme of “Raising the Stakes” in the background, Willow Creek Composite High School sent off their graduating class of 2022 in style with a weekend ceremony.The school welcomed the community for graduation festivities on Saturday, June 4.Valedictorian Mya Lobreau talked about the virtue of growing up in a small town and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterDoug Fletcher devoted countless hours to the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Course.Now there is a living tribute, to all his effort, growing at the course.On Mother’s Day, May 8, Fletcher’s family and friends planted 10 blue spruce trees at the course in his memory.“Doug was always passionate about the golf course (and) how he could … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterRoxanne Thompson, the recently retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press and a long-time community volunteer and advocate, is Claresholm’s 2021 citizen of the year.The award was presented at the Claresholm Volunteer Appreciation on April 26 at the Claresholm Community Centre by Claresholm Mayor Chelsae Petrovic, in her role as last year’s citizen of the … Read more…
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 WriterAfter two years of health restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club has opened a new season without any restrictions.“We’re hopefully getting back to normal,” said Lyle Broderson, golf pro and manager at the club.The course opened on April 1 and seemed to winter well.Broderson said it is … 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…