Author: Staff Writer
The Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta Recommends Strategies to Maintain Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information from the Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta March 19, 2020 – With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can take a toll on us not only physically but mentally. With the closure of services, schools and workplaces and the rising number of cases of the virus in our province, it can be hard to not become … Read more…
Town of Claresholm is taking steps to reduce risk to staff and the general public
In response to the current COVID-19 situation in Alberta, the Town of Claresholm is taking steps to reduce risk to staff and the general public. The Administration and FCSS offices will be closed to the public beginning March 19, 2020 and will remain so until further notice. The Town wants to ensure that citizens are not impacted negatively by the … Read more…
Mayor updates town on response to pandemic
The Town of Claresholm has responded to the concern over the spread of COVID-19 by closing facilities and reassuring residents. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on March 16 stating, “From myself and town council, we would like to reassure residents that the Town of Claresholm is maintaining close contact with Alberta government agencies such as the Alberta Emergency Management … Read more…
Snow Removal
Winter Clean Up After the most recent snow storm that blanketed Claresholm and district from March 13 to 15, the Town of Claresholm public works staff were busy removing snow from local streets on Monday. Photo by Rob Vogt
Classes, events cancelled; gatherings limited to 50 people
COVID-19 has made its presence felt in Claresholm and area, forcing the cancellation of classes, the closure of facilities and the cancellation of community events. Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange announced on March 15 that all classes have been indefinitely cancelled across the province. The Livingstone Range School Division responded swiftly, cancelling all classes but issuing a statement emphasizing that … Read more…
Andrews, Twyla Dare
April 14, 1956 – February 23, 2020 Twyla Dare Andrews was born to Ruby and Dick Andrews on a sunny spring day in Claresholm. Twyla grew up on the ranch west of Claresholm and when she reached school age the family moved to town. University of Calgary is where she received her social work degree and continued in that field … Read more…