By Rob VogtChad Kennedy wants to raise awareness about post traumatic stress disorder and emphasize help is available.For that reason, he has determined to walk sea to sea for PTSD.He passed through Claresholm recently, escorted by a convoy of emergency vehicles, to continue his walk.Kennedy also shared his story with local first responders.He is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhether vacationing, working, or taking a quick trip to run errands, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles, as more Albertans will be traveling on the highways this summer season.Commercial and passenger vehicle safety is critical to avoiding unnecessary risks while on the road. The Claresholm RCMP offers these tips to stay safe:Commercial drivers:• Complete pre-trip … Read more…
By Rob VogtCiting the need for further discussion, Claresholm town council has sent to committee a draft policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence.At its June 22 meeting, council heard a presentation from Patrick Gaede, the town’s municipal intern, presenting the draft policy.He explained as artificial intelligence continues to develop, administration has determined a policy is required to safeguard, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe third time was the charm for Willow Creek Composite High School as they brought home first, second and third place finishes in a unique electric vehicle challenge.Every year, Edison Motors, of Merritt, B.C, puts on a competition for high schools that has each school build an electric go-kart.This year’s competition culminated in an event in Golden, B.C. … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School celebrated pride in performance with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 11, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Syler Sabey and Briggs Baker tied for male athlete of the year.Maya Sabey was the honourable mention female athlete of the year.Huxley Thom was … Read more…
By Rob VogtA teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School has been recognized as one of the top first-year teachers in Alberta.Mackenzie Martin was recently honoured with the Edwin Parr Teacher Award in Zone 6 of the Alberta School Boards Association, which recognizes outstanding first-year teachers who have demonstrated excellence in the Teaching Quality Standard.“I’m really honoured to be selected,” she … Read more…
West Meadow Elementary School held their annual developmental check-in on May 7 for students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Here, Linden Egger goes through a station run by Chery Starling while Linden’s mother Breanna Seeman looks on. For full coverage please see page seven. Photo by Terril Orsten