By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s a chance to play some bingo, win prizes, and support local business all at the same time. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off “Shop in Claresholm” bingo on Aug. 8, with bingo cards appearing in the Aug. 5 issue of the Claresholm Local Press. “It’s a way to support local … Read more…
Making a mask Wearing a non-medical mask may help prevent the spread of COVID-19.There are many ways to make a cloth mask. Health Canada has sew and no-sew options. Here are a few suggestions if you’re wanting to make your own: Choose a fabric or cloth that can withstand frequent cycles through washing and drying machines. Use multiple layers of … Read more…
It is with sadness we are writing to announce the passing of Colin Andrew Chandler at Claresholm, Alberta on July 28, 2020. Colin grew up in Calgary. As a young man, he was a talented athlete and artist. He was a natural acrobat who could do handsprings and climb anything. He was also very mechanically minded, able to fix things, … Read more…
May 17, 1959 – June 29, 2020 Susan Marie Brown, born in Claresholm to Gordon and Mary Brown on May 17, 1959, passed away in Sidney, B.C. on Monday, June 29, 2020, with her family by her side. Susan is lovingly remembered by her husband, Arthur Todd; step-children, Travis Todd, and Liberty Todd-Morel (William Morel); father, Gordon Brown; sister, Judy … Read more…
Sign of the timesSandy Siemens was one of the volunteers, along with J.C. Tratnik on the back, taking advantage of the hot sunny mornings, to do some painting at the Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly on Wednesday, July 29. Photo by Rob Vogt
After classes were cancelled in March to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, followed by the summer break, students will be going back to classes in school on Sept. 1 – and they will be wearing masks. On Aug. 4, Adriana LaGrange, education minister, announced mask use for Grade 4 to 12 students, and all school staff, will be … Read more…