By Joe Manio, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What is the role of a community newspaper in the digital age? Print newspapers in southern Alberta face continuing decline as more readers in Lethbridge and surrounding communities shift to digital news sources for speed and convenience. Rising production costs and falling print advertising revenue have added pressure on traditional newspaper operations. Industry observers … Read more…
People gathered on Good Friday, April 3, to take turns carrying the cross from church to church on the west side of Claresholm. They stopped at each church to read a part of the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from Scripture, pray for that particular church, and sing a hymn. Here, Joy Eriksson Parisien, leads the procession carrying … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt has been about three months since Jennifer Fawcett started her role as senior services coordinator with Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, and she has been settling in nicely.She started on Jan. 5, and has been busy connecting with seniors.“That’s so when they need help, they know a face they can go to,” Fawcett said.That … Read more…
By Rob VogtPlanning a vegetable garden has a lot of different parts.Natasha Kenworthy, of Chickadee Gardens, discussed vegetable garden planning at a garden information series put on at the Claresholm Social Centre on Tuesday, March 24.About 20 people turned out to hear Kenworthy cover a wide range of things top consider.She started with the amount of sun.Full sun is six … Read more…
((NC) Your online accounts and services may not have physical drawers to go through, but that doesn’t mean you can’t tidy them up.Springtime is a great opportunity to get things in order, and digital file cleanup is no exception.Here are some tips to get you started:Update passwords and account detailsIt’s a good idea to change passwords regularly instead of relying … Read more…
Trickster Theatre spent last week with students at Willow Creek Composite High School teaching them about story, acting and putting on a play. The theme was about building and sustaining rural community, and students wrote all the plays, which reflected their own ideas and experiences at the school and in the community. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre elected a new board at its annual general meeting last week.At its meeting on March 18, the membership elected:• President, Doug MacPherson;• Vice-president, Glenna Povey;• Secretary, Sheryl Cassar;• Treasurer, Kathy Mann;• Directors, Lise LeMoine; Terry Mahoney; Vada Kolish; and Leslie McDavid;• Past-president, Marian Rooney;• Town of Claresholm representative, David Knox.Mayor’s messageThe meeting opened with … Read more…