By Rob VogtWest Meadow Elementary School is developing the leaders of tomorrow – today.The school has adopted the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and infused them into all aspects of learning at the school.On Wednesday, May 31, the school hosted a leadership day, welcoming in family, friends, supporters of the school, community partners and the public.It featured an assembly … Read more…
By Amanda ZimmerAnother Opportunity for Growth was held by the Claresholm Economic Development Committee and Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 8.This time the guests were Lethbridge College, who showcased the opportunities available to local businesses for partnership, and collaboration to benefit growth and capacity building of the business.Sara Riehl welcomed everyone, telling the crowd there are … Read more…
MARCH 25, 1947 – MAY 19, 2023 STACEY (nee Swanson), Anne-Marie peacefully and with faithfilled hope in the Resurrection, May 19, 2023 in her 76th year.Predeceased by her parents Elmo and Helen, Anne-Marie was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her cherished husband Hugh; dear friend Pranee; sisters Theresa, Maureen (Terrill), Paula (Ian), Dolores (Derek), and brothers Mark … Read more…
Linderman named 2022 citizen of the year for Claresholm By Rob VogtKaren Linderman is the 2022 Claresholm citizen of the year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre ion May 30 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Roxanne Thompson, last year’s citizen of the year, made the presentation.She said … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help out seniors wherever they can.Starla Alder, community outreach coordinator, said they provide a bridge from the seniors’ community to the resources they need.She and Barbara Bell, director of Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help seniors fill out government forms and help guide them through … Read more…
By Rob VogtBrenda Halliwell has a passion for helping people.The native of Claresholm, and daughter of Pius and Mel Wilhauk, is trying to bring some of the experience she earned on Gabriola Island to her hometown.Halliwell is organizing “The Soup Bowl”, which has its first date on June 13 at the Claresholm Social Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.“The … Read more…
By Rob VogtRebecca Miller is urging everyone to be on the look out for the thieves who took two of her horses, only to release them a few hours later. Miller has three horses and, on May 26, a friend was feeding her third horse at the Agriplex in Claresholm. At 8 a.m. he called to inform Miller that the … Read more…