August 01, 2024 – Government of Alberta Alberta is increasing public awareness to stop zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other dangerous invasive species from entering the province. Alberta is zebra and quagga mussel free and wants to keep it that way. Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily … Read more…
The Claresholm Child Care Society preschool class had a fundraising lemonade stand on Thursday, July 25, at the day care. In back row from left, ready to serve lemonade, are Luken Menzies; Brixton Zentner; Steele Cross; and Ashton Norby; while in front row from left are Charlee Moyer; Savanna Koshney; Arden Reimer; Wolfgang Corbin; and Melody Wittgruber-Smades. Photo by Rob … Read more…
By Rob VogtA very special wolf is the subject of Claresholm author David Poulsen’s latest book.“The Unlikely Hero: The Story of Wolf 8” came out earlier this spring.However, the genesis of the book goes back to the work of a wolf expert named Rick McIntyre, who lives just outside Yellowstone National Park.Back in 1926, the American government decided to eliminate wolves … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe newest member of the Claresholm detachment of the RCMP is settling in nicely.Constable Marcus Henningsson started his posting in Claresholm on April 12, just four days after graduating from training at Depot in Regina on April 8.His trainer is Constable Chris Vytek.“I’m really enjoying it,” he said. “The community is fantastic.“Everybody’s very receptive.”Henningsson, whose father is from Sweden … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has received 25 nominations for the cast and crew of its productions of “The Sound of Music” and “The Mousetrap”.Nominations for the 2024 Community Theatre Awards (CAT) awards, which celebrate the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities were announced on July 22, 2024.The Claresholm Arts Society has 25 nominees in 19 … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thousands of Albertans emotionally tied to a unique mountain town are looking for ways to help in its time of need. But as the embers and blackened building frames still smouldered in Jasper, population 4,600, avenues of support weren’t necessarily easy to find or navigate. Maps and Google before them, Patti Smith and her … Read more…
By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RCMP from across Alberta are being pulled into the Jasper region to help with the ongoing disaster response. Officers started arriving on July 22 when out-of-control wildfires pushed dangerously close to the town, helping direct traffic as 25,000 residents and tourists fled the area, and conducting door-to-door checks for people left behind. Now the … Read more…