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Community Health & Wellbeing Political 

UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities. The onslaught by more than a dozen members of the Opposition caucus challenged the UCP on Alberta’s lack of accessibility legislation, its dollar support for people with disabilities, and its approach to housing, health care … Read more…

Community Local News News 

Ultrasound imaging now offered locally every week at general hospital

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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…

Community Environmental Local News 

Speaker discusses importance of bees, pollinator garden in Claresholm

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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…

Community Local News Volunteer 

Quayle named 2024 Citizen of the Year

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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…

Community Local News Safety 

Bylaw to harmonize school, playground zones

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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…

Community Entertainment The Arts 

‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ hits community centre stage starting next week

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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…