By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Anyone who received Pfizer or Moderna as their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in May or earlier can now book their second dose. The provincial government issued a release on June 18 stating Alberta continues to lead the way in administering second doses in Canada, with more than 25 per cent of its eligible … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The provincial government is offering everyone over the age of 18 who has received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine a chance to win Calgary Stampede tickets in addition to $1 million. On June 20, the government announced more than 1.5 million Albertans have already entered the Open for Summer Lottery, which currently includes … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School held a spring football camp last week. Here are some players doing some drills. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alberta is set to re-open as the remaining health restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus are set to be lifted on July 1. On June 18, the province issued a release stating Alberta has reached the 70 per cent threshold, triggering a two-week waiting period before Stage 3 begins. With 70.2 … Read more…
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…