By Rob VogtThe newest member of the Claresholm detachment of the RCMP is settling in nicely.Constable Marcus Henningsson started his posting in Claresholm on April 12, just four days after graduating from training at Depot in Regina on April 8.His trainer is Constable Chris Vytek.“I’m really enjoying it,” he said. “The community is fantastic.“Everybody’s very receptive.”Henningsson, whose father is from Sweden … Read more…
By Jesse Boily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While out on life-saving training, the Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) team was the victim of the theft of “multiple items essential for emergency response.” The theft occurred at the 17.5 KM Canfor Bridge Wednesday, July 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. “It is truly disheartening to have items stolen from … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to shine a spotlight on the high school students who have been working hard all year long learning the skills of a firefighter.The Granum Fire Academy Class of 2024 held a celebration on June 19 at the Granum Fire Hall, where students were recognized for their achievements.The Class of 2024 is:• Quynlen Darragh;• Brooklyn … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Fire Department has a new fire chief, who brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.Ben Blakeley was officially appointed chief on March 19 by Stavely town council, but has been a member of the department for five years.Born in Montreal, Blakeley moved to Calgary where he earned experience in a variety of fields.He has … Read more…
By Rob VogtA $3.4 million addition to the Claresholm General Hospital is making a huge difference in care patients brought in by ambulances are receiving.A new ambulance bay has been built which is able to accommodate emergency medical services vehicles of all sizes.This bay replaces the old one where the ceiling was too low for ambulances to drive inside.That meant … Read more…
By Craig White, Fire Chief, Town of ClaresholmIt is the time of year where we at the Claresholm Fire Department take a look back and reflect on the calls and events of the past 12 months.At the time of writing this message, your Claresholm Fire Department has already responded to over 230 calls. While this number is down slightly from … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm and area residents have another tool to learn more about RCMP activity in the area as well as report non-urgent crime.The police have made reporting non-urgent crime easier through the Alberta RCMP app, which is available as a free download on the Apple App Store or Google Play.The app provides the public with online access to news, crime … Read more…