The provincial government has mapped out a strategy to re-open Alberta after measures were adopted to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. On April 30, Premier Jason Kenney announced the phased approach, with some measures taking effect at the beginning of the month with most of Stage 1 tentatively scheduled to take effect on May 14, pending the go-ahead … Read more…
The Porcupine Hills Lodge hosted a “Lockdown Love Parade” on Wednesday, April 22, where cars and people pushing strollers paraded past the residents of the lodge, at a safe physical distance. Photos by Amanda Zimmer
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft. Some time around April 7, a CNRL site east of Claresholm had several thousand dollars worth of copper wire stolen. The result of the theft left several pieces of equipment damaged. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other, is encouraged to … Read more…
The Municipal District of Willow Creek ended 2019 with a surplus of more than $1 million, transferring $700,000 of that to a reserve for bridges. At its April 22 meeting by video conference, the M.D. council reviewed the financial statements with Michael Zuback of MNP LLP or Meyers Norris Penny, the M.D.’s auditor. “Our opinion is a clean one,” he told councillors. … Read more…
Members of the Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers car club, who host a show and shine vintage vehicle show the second weekend of August every year, hit the road on Sunday, April 26, with a parade past the hospitals and Porcupine Hills Lodge to spread some joy and a message of support for everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Franklin Brockway announce his passing at the age of 86 in the Claresholm General Hospital after battling his way through numerous health issues. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Joyce; his three children George Brockway (Joyce); Carol Brockway-Lennox (Daryl) and Tammie Stafford (Clayton); his brother, Harvey Brockway … Read more…