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Attwell, Jason
Sadly, Jason passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 93.Jason was born on September 1, 1929 in Greenwich, Nova Scotia.In 1951 he married Ruth Tilden of Claresholm. They lived in Victoria, BC, Port Arthur, ON, and Waterton Lakes until retiring in Claresholm in 1981.Jason was an avid bird watcher and gardener.He is survived by his daughter … Read more…
School division to take part in career exploration program
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division is one of the divisions across Southern Alberta partnering with Lethbridge College and Career Transition to create a program that will encourage students to find career pathways and build capacity in areas such as trades, agriculture and the medical profession.On April 28, it was announced the division along with the Palliser School Division, … Read more…
Claresholm museum opens for another season
By Rob VogtWhen the Victoria Day May long weekend comes around it signals another event – the opening of the Claresholm and District Museum.The museum opened its doors to the public for another season at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19 and its season runs until Sept. 1.It will be open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 … Read more…
West Meadow parents learn more about online safety, security
By Rob VogtAnita Swanson wants to help students from Grade 6 to 12 be as safe as possible when they are on social media and the Internet.The RCMP corporal from Calgary works with the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre as well.She gave a presentation to about a dozen parents at West Meadow Elementary School on the evening of May 8 … Read more…
Students show their Skills in regional, provincial competitions
By Rob VogtIt was a chance for students to strut their skills recently.Two students from Willow Creek Composite High School travelled to Edmonton on May 3 and 4 for the Provincial Skills Canada competition.Max Buhmiller took home bronze in welding, while Carter Oakes participated in culinary arts.More than 600 students participated in the two-day event, featuring 45 unique events ranging … Read more…
RCMP asking for public’s assistance
RCMP seek information on suspicious person By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspicious person who has been approaching youth in the community.On May 11, the RCMP issued a release asking the public’s help with any information regarding several suspicious person reports about an older white male possibly 40 to 50 years old, thin build … Read more…