By Rob Vogt Outstanding women were honoured on the weekend with International Women’s Day awards.The Claresholm Social Centre was packed on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day.Mary Holgate, the main organizer, welcomed everyone and explained how far the event has come.Two years ago the awards were presented to the winners where they worked and lived.Last year, an event … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Mary Holgate has been helping and recognizing others in the community, so it was only fitting that she herself was recognized for her hard work and effort.Holgate has been the driving force behind the community’s International Women’s Day awards.At the conclusion of the awards at the Claresholm Social Centre on Saturday, March 8, one more award was presented … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A lot can happen when an emergency strikes, so it is best to be prepared in advance.The Town of Claresholm held an information session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Claresholm Social Centre to help people do just that – be prepared for an emergency.Close to 20 people turned out to hear Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was an evening to share information on heart health for women.Approximately 100 women turned out for the second annual Women and Heart Disease Information Night on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Claresholm Social Centre.Organizer Mary Holgate opened the evening by welcoming everyone and sharing her own personal story.She discussed having a heart attack and how its … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Ataxia-telangiectasia, or A-T, is a rare progressive, genetic disease that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems.There are only 500 documented cases in North America, and three children in Alberta.Children with A-T are in wheelchairs by age10, and rarely survive into their 20s.Local teen Alex Olive was diagnosed with A-T in 2011.His mother Crystal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It is something many people battle but have a tough time dealing with – clutter.On Wednesday, Feb. 19, approximately 14 people gathered at the Claresholm town office to hear Barb Cavers talk about de-cluttering your home and your life.The lunch and learn was put on by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She explained clutter is … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Sheryl Cassar wants to help seniors and make Claresholm an even better place to be.She began her new role as senior services coordinator with Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services on Jan. 28 and set to work immediately.Cassar looks after seniors who come into Family and Community Support Services.She provides assistance in applying for the … Read more…