By Rob VogtHistory will come alive this Saturday in some vintage buildings around Claresholm.“Open the Doors to History” will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., this Saturday, Aug. 24, offering a tour of seven stops at historic locations around town.The tour culminates in tea at the Claresholm and District Museum from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.The tour promises to … Read more…
By Rob VogtMany of the people interred at the Granum cemetery would likely never have imagined the world of today.In their times, anyone wanting information on a gravesite, or to see it, would physically have to go to the cemetery.The Alberta Family History Society is changing all that, by not only putting the records of cemeteries online but adding photographs … Read more…
1957 – 2024 It is with great sadness that his wife and the family of Douglas Matthew (Smith) Bowman announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Claresholm, AB.Doug leaves behind his loving wife, Debbie Kurtz; his mother Barbara Ann Smith; siblings: James Fredrick Smith (Pauline Chambers), Jennifer Ann Peers (Rick Peers) and Morgan Bradford Smith (Sherri Ritchie); … Read more…
By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Utilities Commission recently released its 2023-24 report card, detailing the state of energy projects in Alberta in a year defined by big changes in the sector. As the province’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring the fair and responsible development of the energy sector in Alberta. In the last … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm General Hospital has received a new piece of valuable equipment that will benefit health care in the community.The LUCAS Chest Compression System arrived two weeks ago, and with staff trained last week, is already in use.Barry Arnestad, clinical nurse educator, said the new equipment is a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR device that allows nurses and doctors to … Read more…
By Rob VogtSome of the best bull riders and stock will descend on Stavely this weekend for one of the best events in the country.The 21st anniversary Glen Keeley Memoirial Bull Riding takes place at the Stavely Arena outdoor Arena this Saturday, Aug. 17.Barry Arnestad is a member of the organizing committee.“We’ll have Canada’s top bull riders,” he said.Glen Keeley was … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said. The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities. … Read more…