By Rob VogtAs the temperatures soar into the mid-30 degrees Celsius, Alberta Health Services is providing information so people can protect themselves from the heat and sun.On July 9, Alberta Health Services announced Albertans are encouraged to take some simple precautions to safely enjoy activities when it’s hot and sunny this summer.Many factors can cause heat stress, such as ultraviolet … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith school out for the summer, the Claresholm Public Library is offering a program to encourage students to keep on reading in July and August.The summer reading program runs from July 3 to Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.The theme this year is “To the stars”, and children of any age are welcome to come out and … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved a request from the Lethbridge Street Wheelers Car Club to hold a drag race on the de-commissioned runway at the Claresholm airport in September.At its May 22 meeting, M.D. council heard from Raiden Higa and Lauren Vander Woude from the car club making the request.Higa said they would like to … Read more…
By Rob VogtLive theatre will take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre next week as SUCH Drama presents “Whispers at the Manor”.Performances are May 22 through May 24 at 7 p.m., with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 25.The musical was written by local writer Annalisa Harrison who is also the production’s stage manager.She describes “Whispers at … Read more…
By Rob VogtSome times ideas come from the strangest places.A good example is how Elizabeth Trofimenkoff (née Pedersen) came up with the idea for her debut novel “A Kiss of the Siren’s Song”.The Claresholm native wrote the fantasy-romance story after a conversation with a friend.Trofimenkoff was chatting with her friend after she sent her some videos, and suggested her friend … Read more…