By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has defeated a motion that would have seen face coverings become mandatory in Claresholm. Council convened a special meeting Monday night, Nov. 2, to consider making face coverings mandatory to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Jeff Jones joined the meeting via video conference to provide some health … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A second COVID-19 case has been confirmed at Willow Creek Composite High School. On Nov. 2, the Livingstone Range School Division issued a news release stating that currently, it does not appear the individual contracted the virus in school but rather was exposed to and contracted the virus outside of school. As this is … Read more…
An open letter to the Town of Claresholm, Town of Stavely, and Municipal District of Willow Creek. The poppy campaign in 2020 is unique due to the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to impact all our lives. Dominion Command has declared, as of Aug. 28, 2020, that the poppy campaign will, as usual, commence on the last Friday in October and … Read more…
Council voted against creating a mandatory mask bylaw, but wants to strongly encourage everyone, who is able, to wear a mask to protect others. Read more about this in this week’s paper.
Mail pick-up in Claresholm By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Residents of Granum were greeted with a sign on the front door of the Granum Post office today (Oct. 30) indicating the building is closed and people can pick up their mail in Claresholm.Mail pick-up will start in Claresholm on Monday, Nov. 2.The Granum Post Office has essentially been moved … Read more…
New symptoms list for Albertans under the age of 18 Effective Nov. 2, Alberta is removing runny nose and sore throat from the list of core symptoms requiring mandatory isolation for those under the age of 18. This includes the daily checklist used for school and child care settings. This change is only for those with no known exposure. If a child … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health-care workers hit the streets on Monday morning, walking off the job at the Claresholm General Hospital, Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre and Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions. “We are on strike,” said Loree Preete, chair of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, South Zone, General Support Services. She represents members working … Read more…