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Commission denies application for new Hutterian Brethren colony

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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has denied an application for a new Hutterian Brethren colony south of Claresholm, citing a lack of pertinent information to make an informed decision. The decision came at the commission’s Dec. 16 special meeting. That meeting was convened after the commission postponed making … Read more…

Lighting up the night

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The Claresholm and Area Palliative Care Committee put on their Christmas Cruise, the first of three weekends of light displays at the Centennial Campground on Dec. 10, 11 and 12. Here, volunteers Glen and Donna Alm take a break from greeting visitors and collecting donations on Saturday night, Dec. 12. The Christmas Cruise runs fron 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. … Read more…

Vaccine began arriving in Alberta earlier this week

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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Alberta on Monday, with the immunization of health-care professionals to start today. Tyler Shandro, minister of health, made the announcement in a news conference on Monday, Dec. 14. “The news is a lot bigger and it’s a lot better (than originally anticipated),” he said. The first shipment … Read more…

Thompson, Robert (Bob) George

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August 1, 1928 – November 30, 2020 It is with great sadness the family of Bob Thompson announce his peaceful passing at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the age of 92.  Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine (Nowlin), son: Bryan (Debbie) Thompson, daughter: Arlene (Hugh) MacOdrum, grandchildren: Amy (Steve) Carver, Chris (Sandia) … Read more…