By Rob VogtIt is a story of resilience and hope.Bob Wilkie was a talented hockey player, the ideal blend of size, speed and talent, on the track towards playing professional hockey.Then, on Dec. 30, 1986, the unthinkable happened.Wilkie was playing for the Swift Current Broncos when their team bus crashed on an icy road.Four of Wilkie’s teammates – Trent Kresse, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Blood, it’s in you to give – but so is plasma. Plasma contains intravenous immunoglobulin with antibodies that block harmful immune responses or calm an overactive immune system. It is used by cancer patients whose immune systems have been depleted by chemotherapy. Claresholm’s Barb Kemery has non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, a blood cancer. Her cancer affects the B-cells which … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Norma Lovell has developed a simple way for people who may have mobility challenges to keep on gardening.She has taken mineral tubs, which are discarded by ranchers, to create containers for gardening, by stacking one on top of the other.A water reservoir has been added to the bottom of each container as well.That means there is no … Read more…
July 21, 2025 Media inquiries Rural Albertans will soon have better access to doctors and care teams as 74 medical residents begin providing care and dozens of clinics expand their staff. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans receive the care they need when and where they need it. To strengthen rural health care, grants under two programs have been awarded. … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In rural communities, access to health care is often hindered by long distances and a shortage of family doctors. Alberta’s Virtual MD program, run by Primary Care Alberta, is helping address that gap by offering timely medical care over the phone, without the need for in-person visits. By connecting patients with a physician following … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, A boil water advisory has been issued for the Hamlet of Granum.The Municipal District of Willow Creek issued the advisory on Sunday, July 13, stating that until further notice the Hamlet of Granum is under a boil water advisory.All water intended for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before being … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, A case of measles has been reported in Claresholm.On July 9, Alberta Health Services was notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Calgary Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.Individuals who were in the Lander Treatment Centre at 221 Fairway Drive during the times June … Read more…