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Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtThe Claresholm Animal Rescue Society is holding a fundraising online 50/50 draw, and time is running out if you want to buy tickets.Lorraine Norgard, of the animal rescue society, said they usually hold a fundraising garage sale in the arena as a Spring fundraiser.However, they are short of volunteers to host the garage sale, so they have decided to go online with the 50/50 draw instead.Tickets are available by visiting www.rafflebox.…See the Story
Claresholm Animal Rescue Society holding online 50/50 draw
Earth Day · ClaresholmBy Janin LinkeHistoryAnnually on April 22, Earth Day takes place. Starting in 1970, people were using their voices to raise awareness of environmental changes.A United States senator organized nationwide demonstrations on this day 54 years ago.He educated himself about the ongoing climate change and knew there had to be a change.During the year, the United States was filled with rallies and demonstrations until the government established the Env…See the Story
Earth Day, honouring our planet
Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtHügelkultur, the use of raised beds, was one of the topics at the first night of a gardening information series at the Claresholm Social Centre Monday night.A total of 14 people attended the May 6 event, which featured a presentation by Steve Redmond, an agricultural consultant.He grew up on a farm in Ontario, and earned a degree in agriculture from Guelph University. He then spent his career working in various aspects of agriculture …See the Story
Garden series speaker discusses benefits of hügelkultur
Taxes · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtTax rates will go down for ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm but taxes will still increase an average of 3.7 per cent for residential properties and one per cent for non-residential properties because assessment has increased due to inflation.The 2024 rates will see a 7.4 percent decrease in the residential municipal rate from 2023 and a 2.6 percent decrease in the non-residential municipal rate.After factoring in assessment value …See the Story
Tax rates decrease, but increased assessment may mean increased taxes
Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtThe Stavely Community Centre was abuzz with activity last week as Stavely Elementary School held its first ever career expo.The event, held on Wednesday, April 24, drew students not only from Stavely, but West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm and A.B. Daley and J.T. Foster Schools in Nanton.Students were able to learb from between 60 and 70 presenters.Just some of those careers presented were nursing; accounting; engineering; he…See the Story
Stavely school career expo a huge success
Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtThe Claresholm food rescue program is helping those in need, and it is looking for support to help even more people in the community.Called Wild Rose FoodConnexx, the program is operated by Wildrose Community Connections, and was started in March of 2020 at 4209 – Third Street East, a building graciously provided at no charge.“We rescue food from local businesses, grocery stores,” said Sarah Bruinsma, food security coordinator for Wil…See the Story
Food rescue program helping those in need
Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed Randy Bohnet principal of Granum School beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.Bohnet has been the acting principal at the school since September of 2023 and before that was assistant principal from 2020 to 2023.The announcement was made April 22, noting Bohnet has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary, Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge…See the Story
Principal named to Granum School
Claresholm · ClaresholmBy Rob VogtJohn Cope is the 2023 Claresholm citizen of the year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 16 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Kozo Chisanga, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.He moved to Claresholm in 1979 with his family to manage a local business.“Since then, his impact on our community has been …See the Story
