By Rob Vogt, Local Press There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Claresholm area, but anyone considered exposed will be contacted by Alberta Health Services and asked to self-isolate and be tested for COVID-19. On March 24, the Government of Alberta updated its geographic information of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on its website and there was one … Read more…
The Town of Claresholm has responded to the concern over the spread of COVID-19 by closing facilities and reassuring residents. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on March 16 stating, “From myself and town council, we would like to reassure residents that the Town of Claresholm is maintaining close contact with Alberta government agencies such as the Alberta Emergency Management … Read more…
Winter Clean Up After the most recent snow storm that blanketed Claresholm and district from March 13 to 15, the Town of Claresholm public works staff were busy removing snow from local streets on Monday. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There will be a change in bylaw enforcement with the Town of Claresholm. Jason Hemmaway, the town’s community peace officer is transitioning from that role into one that will be work in three areas – disaster management, safety, and the water treatment plant. The change started last August when the provincial government’s solicitor general … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has taken title of a triplex on Second Street and 50th Avenue West for recovery of unpaid taxes. At its Sept. 10 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a report from administration stating the triplex properties were auctioned on Aug. 21 for tax recovery, but there were no bidders present. “We … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has issued a statement that the town’s water is safe for consumption. On Aug. 29, Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, made the following announcement on social media: “Please be advised that water in the Town of Claresholm is safe for consumption. “With the hot weather we have experienced … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has made no decisions on the future of the former Claresholm Elementary School building and transforming it into a new town hall and community multi-use building. Last week, people who parked their vehicles in locations such as the arena, seniors’ drop-in centre and downtown, were greeted with a piece of … Read more…