By Rob Vogt People who need diagnostic imaging will not have to leave town to have that done.Since September, Radiology Associates of Lethbridge has been offering Ultrasound at the Claresholm General Hospital every Tuesday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.In that time, a total of 273 patients have accessed the service.Karli Martin, site manager for Claresholm General hospital, said the service … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm has been deemed a critical habitat for bees.To that end, in June, pollinator gardens will be created at the Frog Creek Wetlands and the Bark Park, to create habitat for bees.That was just one of the messages delivered by Debra Still, restoration manager for the Oldman Watershed Council, to more than 30 people gathered at the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Connie Quayle is the 2024 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 22 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.John Cope, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.“This year’s Citizen of the Year has been a life … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A harmonized speed limit in both school and playground zones could soon be in effect year-round at all times if Claresholm town council passes an amendment to its traffic and highways bylaw.Council approved the bylaw amendment’s first reading at its April 14 meeting. Positive votes to three readings are required to amend the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Tickets are going fast for the Claresholm Arts Society’s latest production, “Arsenic and Old Lace”.The show is set to take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre on May 7, 8, 9, and two shows on May 10. The May 9 show will be a dinner theatre.“Arsenic and Old Lace” tells the story of Mortimer Brewster, who … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Books are hitting the hallways of Stavely Elementary School.On Monday, April 14, the school opened its hallway library.Lining the walls of the main hallway are books, that can be signed out of this hallway library every Monday at lunch time.The hallway library is a throwback to old-school libraries where books were signed out by dating a card … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team turned in a dominating performance in a win against Vulcan last week.The Cobras hosted the County Central High School Hawks at Millennium Park on Tuesday, April 15, winning by a score of 11-0.Zak Wright struck out 14 batters to lead the Cobras, giving up one hit and no runs … Read more…