Bear in town
A bear was trapped up a tree for a few hours on Friday, Sept. 11 before it eventually left town again. Photo from Town of Claresholm
Community
Feral cat program controls cat population
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Animal Rescue Society has a program intended to control the feral cat population in town.The society started their feral cat spay and neuter program about 15 years when Claresholm had a lot of feral cats.A feral cat is an unowned domestic cat that lives freely outdoors and avoids human contact. It does not allow itself to … Read more…
New app for Alberta Crop Protection Guide
By Rob VogtA new app was recently launched to put farm decisions about crop protection in Alberta farmers’ hands.Back in June, Alberta’s three largest crop commissions – Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains, and Alberta Pulse Growers – launched a new mobile app for Alberta’s Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, giving farmers and agronomists convenient, on the go … Read more…
Take a drive on the wild side: province unveils bighorn licence plate to support conservation
By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSource: The Macleod Gazette Alberta’s iconic bighorn sheep officially hit the road this month, thanks to a fundraising licence plate that features the work of a renowned Grande Prairie artist. Three rams backdropped by Mount Lougheed are highlighted in a design that celebrates Alberta while raising money for conservation, the province announced Tuesday. “The … Read more…
Rural isolation, stigma compound trauma for sexual assault survivors, cabinet minister says
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Travel distances and the stifling quiet of stigma make sexual assault especially dangerous for rural Albertans, a cabinet minister acknowledged in a recent interview. Commenting on a funding announcement of nearly $21 million under his ministry, Searle Turton said: “It just breaks my heart when I hear that in the past survivors were feeling … Read more…
Policy on artificial intelligence adopted by town
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence in town operations.The decision came at council’s Aug. 17 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration and heard a presentation from Patrick Gaede, the town’s municipal intern.The report stated that as artificial intelligence continues to develop, administration has determined a policy is required to … Read more…
Stavely recognizes Brian Nelson as 2026 citizen of the year
By Rob VogtBrian Nelson is the 2026 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, by Tim Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.He explained the citizen of the year award started as the Flanagan Citizen of the Year Award where it … Read more…