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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are warning the community of a suspicious person who approached a child at the skate park recently, and are encouraging children to be with friends if not accompanied by a responsible person. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, around 7:10 pm RCMP received a report that an eight year old was approached at the … Read more…
Content provided by: Alberta Health Services, myhealth.alberta.ca The start of the new school year can be both exciting and stressful for many kids and teens. The COVID-19 pandemic may make the transition back to school seem more challenging than ever before. Parents and other trusted adults play a major role in helping kids understand back-to-school health and safety in an … Read more…
Before students started going back to school on Sept. 1, West Meadow Elementary School held an open house on Friday, Aug. 28, where students could find out who their teacher is, check class lists, and drop off their schools supplies. Precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus were in effect.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer An application for a 4,500-head beef confined feeding operation about 7.5 kilometres southwest of Claresholm has been denied by the Natural Resources Conservation Board. The decision was made public in a letter to affected parties dated Aug. 24 by Carina Weisbach, approval officer. The proposed operation involved the construction of 18 pens which were … Read more…
April 27, 1952 – August 24, 2020 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Butch Boucher at the St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 68. Butch made his home in Claresholm for close to 40 years and was a familiar friendly face about town. Born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, he lived and … Read more…
July 20, 1936 – August 15, 2020 Al was born July 20, 1936 in Apledoorn, Netherlands and passed away August 15, 2020 in Claresholm, Alberta, after a short battle with cancer. Al was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather. He loved his dogs, the outdoors and coffee at A & W. He loved chatting with people everywhere he went. … Read more…
July 19, 1941 – August 23, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Jerry was born July 19, 1941. He is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Quick), daughters Denise (Mark) Evans, Denene (Rob) Mitrunen, Sherry (Glen) Trotter, Anita Lounsbury, sister Norma Duske along … Read more…