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Welcome to Claresholm
Claresholm is a great place to live, and it prides itself on the friendliness of its residents, its retail services and industrial facilities. It is a thriving community of over 3,700 people. Claresholm’s traditional roles of agricultural service centre and industrial airport have been diversified in the last few years by the growth of the health care sector of the economy. It offers excellent recreation with an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, curling and skating rinks, water spray park, expanded campground and an active agriplex.
The Town of Claresholm is located in the Municipal District of Willow Creek #26, midway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 2. It is 104 km south of Calgary and 90 km northwest of Lethbridge. Claresholm rests on the fringe of the most spectacular part of Alberta's foothills, providing easy access to an endless number of mountain vistas and recreational opportunities.
Leisure & Recreation
The Bridges Golf club
This 18-hole golf course is a gem! The original nine holes in Claresholm were opened in 1978, and the new nine opened in June 2005. The back nine is a Les Furber design, with water is in play in 12 of 18 holes. Be sure to check out this on your way through Claresholm. Claresholm Indoor Swimming pool
This wonderful facility features a 5-lane, 25 metre pool, graduated entry (handicap accessible), 30-person hot tub, diving board, Tarzan rope, and many toys! The pool is located at the south entry of the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions. Call 625-2172 for swim times.
SPRAY PARK
Opened in the summer of 2008, this park is located in the Centennial Campground and is a great place to be on a a hot summer day! Watch for the park to re-open in June 2009.
Skating Rink
A bustling place in the winter, the skating rink hosts hockey, figure skating and the local dance group in the upstairs mezzanine. In the summer, it is the location
of the weekly Farmer’s Market. Stop by for a visit ~ there’s always something going on!
claresholm football
Claresholm has an active football program, beginning in grade 5, and working through until the high school Cobras Football Team. Check out their website for more information and schedules: www.claresholmfootball.com
Tennis Courts
Three tennis courts are located at the Willow Creek Composite High School. These courts were refinished in 1999.
Curling Rink
The four sheet curling rink was built and is maintained by volunteers of the Claresholm Curling Club. Leagues run November to April.
Campground
The Centennial Park campground offers full service camping, with hook-ups for water and sewer. A new shower building was recently built and offers change room areas, showers, and a camp kitchen for picnics. Horseshoe pits, ball diamonds, and a new playground are also located in this park. Information sheet
Skateboard Park
A new skateboard park was built in the summer of 2003. The park is home to local skaters as well as available to those visiting. The skateboard park is located at the Claresholm skating rink.
Claresholm Baseball Complex
Built by volunteers in conjunction with the Town of Claresholm, this facility was completed in 2001. Host to many slowpitch and baseball tournaments, the complex is located north of the Claresholm Community Centre. |
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