Moving back into Step 1

of COVID-19 restrictions Alberta is returning to Step 1 of the four-step framework to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 provincewide. Effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 6, updated mandatory health measures go into effect for retail, fitness and performance activities. Effective at noon on Friday, April 9, restaurants will be restricted to providing only … Read more

Property destroyed, trucks rolled as fire, wind ravage area

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Smoke could be seen for miles Sunday afternoon billowing from fires west and east of Claresholm and east of Stavely. As wind gusts reached 124 kilometres per hour, fire ravaged more than 6,500 hectares, with approximately 11 properties with buildings that were damaged. Unfortunately four of those 11 were houses that were lost. Property … Read more

Council reviews letter protesting changes

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will continue to monitor the situation surrounding new guidelines around recreational vehicle parking which take effect in October. At its March 22 meeting via video conference, council discussed the public’s response to new guidelines. Those guidelines state no person shall keep or permit on any residential development or property any recreational … Read more

McQueen, Cilla

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Cilla McQueen, on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the age of 88 years old. Mom leaves behind 5 children: Ian (Dixie), Sheila (Clark), Diane (Ev), Marion Bews (Don predeceased) and Ken (Susan). A wonderful Nana to her five grandkids and a special great-nan to her 5 great-grandkids. Cilla also … Read more

Taking flight

 The CFI Flight Academy held an open house at their new headquarters at the Claresholm airport on March 20 and 21, which included tours of the terminal building as well as an opportunity for people to try a flight simulator. Here, at left is Chris Edwards taking his turn in the simulator guided by Bruno Jaguande Minano, director of the … Read more