Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to be aware of measles symptoms and to access resources to protect themselves and prevent further spread. Measles cases are increasing globally, with numerous countries and travel destinations reporting outbreaks. Cases have been identified in several Canadian provinces, including an outbreak recently identified in northern Alberta. As of March 13, health officials have confirmed six … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Change is coming April 1 to the Town of Claresholm’s recycling program, including an elimination in the monthly recycling fee and anyone with recycling issues soon having to contact the recycling company directly.Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure, explained a non-profit organization called Circular Materials is promoting an extended producer responsibility program.Essentially what it is doing … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The RCMP have charged a resident of Claresholm with several counts of possession of firearms and drugs.The police issued a release on March 10 stating that on Feb. 18, 2025, Nanton RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle east bound leaving the Town of Nanton on Highway 533.Nanton RCMP stopped the vehicle and located a subject … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Outstanding women were honoured on the weekend with International Women’s Day awards.The Claresholm Social Centre was packed on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day.Mary Holgate, the main organizer, welcomed everyone and explained how far the event has come.Two years ago the awards were presented to the winners where they worked and lived.Last year, an event … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Mary Holgate has been helping and recognizing others in the community, so it was only fitting that she herself was recognized for her hard work and effort.Holgate has been the driving force behind the community’s International Women’s Day awards.At the conclusion of the awards at the Claresholm Social Centre on Saturday, March 8, one more award was presented … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Canada united by economic corridors operating coast-to-coast-to-coast would pay dividends to rural and remote Alberta, a UCP cabinet minister said Friday from Quebec City. But Devin Dreeshen added that his vision needs action from the federal government to foster cross-country cooperation and correct past and ongoing wrongs. Attending a conference of provincial and … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Capital projects – the stuff you can see, touch, use repeatedly, walk through or even drive upon — will account for $26.1 billion in provincial spending over the next three years, the Alberta government estimates in a deficit budget released last Thursday. For regions beyond the two major cities, the question is, How many … Read more…