triggering a two-week waiting period before Stage 3 begins. With 70.2 per cent of eligible Albertans having been vaccinated with at least one dose as of June 17, Alberta will move to Stage 3 on July 1 and fully reopen, removing all mandatory restrictions. Anyone in Alberta aged 18 and over can still enter the first Open for Summer Lottery … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a perfect day to take a little tour of the world – right here in downtown Claresholm. The Welcoming Claresholm Committee hosted “Spread the World”, a drive-through event in Amundsen Park on Sunday, June 13, featuring booths from five different countries. “It’s a multicultural event hosted to bring awareness to the community … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Alberta government has begun Stage 2 of its plan to loosen health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. On June 9, the provincial government announced Stage 2 of the Open for Summer Plan will take effect, two weeks after 60 per cent of Albertans age 12-plus received at least one … Read more…
There has been a breakdown at our regular press, so we are being printed at an alternate press for June 16’s paper. We are now expecting delivery to be Thursday, June 17 in the morning.
Recovery from the disease of addiction is possible for everyone. The path to recovery is different for each person and depends their individual needs. A range of addiction care services are available in Alberta. Albertans can choose the path that makes sense for them. Treatment options Treatment may include recovery housing (pre- and post-treatment), intensive residential treatment, opioid agonist therapy … Read more…
On Sunday, June 6, members of Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion cleaned and placed Canadian flags on the graves of veterans buried at the Claresholm cemetery. The Legion holds this event every year on the first Sunday of June on or following the anniversary of the D-Day invasion which was June 6, 1944. Here, Brian Thibeau, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alec Harrison was about seven years old when “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” sparked an interest in music and storytelling that has led his work to be heard around the world. That includes “SpiderMable – a real life superhero story” an inspiring Alberta film about a courageous girl battling cancer and raising awareness, which appeared on … Read more…