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…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Health Foundation will host a fundraisng barbecue downtown next week with a twist – it will be drive-through this year. The event, which was cancelled last year to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. In order to … Read more…
Good Fortune! By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was Teresa Collins’ lucky day. On June 4, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation announced the Claresholm woman had won $100,000 on her “The Royals Zing” ticket. It noted she has developed a new appreciation for the number 9 because she won the game’s top prize on her ninth hand, with a … Read more…