By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Animal Rescue Society is urging animal owners to have their pets spayed and neutered because the Claresholm shelter and shelters across the province have reached their limits.Lorraine Norgard, chair of CAReS, said the Claresholm shelter is four dogs over its limit, and even had to put one dog in a cat room and put the cats … Read more…
By Rob VogtA fire that damaged some of the new playground equipment at downtown Amundsen Park is under investigation.On Tuesday, May 23, the Claresholm Fire Department responded to multiple calls the park was on fire.The department arrived on scene just after 5:30 p.m. where it appeared a small fire started in the wood chips, after smoldering an estimated 40 minutes.From … Read more…
By Rob VogtAll Rob Bergevin ever wanted to do was be involved, help protect, and grow his industry.In a ceremony in Olds on Saturday, May 13, Bergevin was honoured with the Industry Champion Award through the Livestock Markets Association of Canada.It was the fourth time in the association’s long history this award was given out.“I had no idea,” Bergevin said. “It … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division is one of the divisions across Southern Alberta partnering with Lethbridge College and Career Transition to create a program that will encourage students to find career pathways and build capacity in areas such as trades, agriculture and the medical profession.On April 28, it was announced the division along with the Palliser School Division, … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen the Victoria Day May long weekend comes around it signals another event – the opening of the Claresholm and District Museum.The museum opened its doors to the public for another season at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19 and its season runs until Sept. 1.It will be open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 … Read more…
By Rob VogtAnita Swanson wants to help students from Grade 6 to 12 be as safe as possible when they are on social media and the Internet.The RCMP corporal from Calgary works with the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre as well.She gave a presentation to about a dozen parents at West Meadow Elementary School on the evening of May 8 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance for students to strut their skills recently.Two students from Willow Creek Composite High School travelled to Edmonton on May 3 and 4 for the Provincial Skills Canada competition.Max Buhmiller took home bronze in welding, while Carter Oakes participated in culinary arts.More than 600 students participated in the two-day event, featuring 45 unique events ranging … Read more…