By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Alberta government has begun Stage 1 of its plan to loosen health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, with Stage 2 expected to begin on June 10. On June 1, the provincial government announced Albertans can now enjoy outdoor patios, haircuts and more physical activities as vaccination rates continue to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm will spend just under $5,000 on a radio system so town staff can communicate with emergency services during an emergency. At its May 25 meeting by video conference, town council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Marian Carlson that staff had a de-briefing session after the recent wildland grassfire in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm will proceed with plans to tear down the old town office building and recently awarded a tender to do the job. At its May 25 meeting, town council agreed to award the contract for the demolition of the old administration building located at 221 – 45th Avenue West to TR3 … Read more…
Members of the Claresholm 4-H Multi Club could view all the club’s projects on display at Faith Community Baptist Church on May 26. Families went in one at a time to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Here, from left are Alayna and Emma Chatterton looking at projects. Photo by Rob Vogt
July 12, 1962 – May 13, 2021 Jude Van Amerongen passed away just two months shy of her 59th birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. Described by many as feisty, she will be remembered for her candour and for facing challenges head-on with passion and perseverance. Those closest to her will miss her heart-on-her-sleeve compassion and witty sense of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm man has been charged with seven weapons-related offences in connection with an incident Friday night that saw RCMP close and evacuate sections of Eighth Street West for close to two hours. Sergeant Jason Cann of the Claresholm RCMP said that initially, the Claresholm Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the property just … Read more…
Lung association fundraiser By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is one of the most basic parts of life – the ability to breathe. Yet thousands of Albertans struggle to breathe every day and they need support to help them in their struggle with lung disease. Chris Sadleir, of Edmonton, is going to do something about that. He is going … Read more…