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The Claresholm Local Press and all newspapers and other news media have been deemed an essential service, and will continue to operate through this turbulent time, keeping the public informed through print every Wednesday, and with regular updates on the Local Press website and social media. Please note we can take advertising/subscription requests by phone/email with payment by credit card … Read more…
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing concern over the spread of the virus, Town of Claresholm staff were out last week posting notices to “Help Prevent the Spread”. Here, from left are Ryan Rasmussen, the town’s community peace officer, and Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director of emergency management putting up a sign on March 24 with a list of what to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has joined the call for people returning to Canada from the United States to go straight home, and not stop for groceries or anything else, in an effort to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. At its March 23 meeting, Claresholm town council discussed these people, often called Snowbirds, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has closed all playgrounds to the public as part of its effort to curb the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. At its March 23 meeting, Claresholm town council Mayor Doug MacPherson raised the issue of closing playgrounds after a presentation by Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director of emergency management, … Read more…
Heart-felt Support Staff at West Meadow Elementary School arrived at work on March 23, to see these uplifting messages posted on the front of the school. It was an anonymous gesture, coming after classes were cancelled for all Alberta schools for the rest of the school year on March 15. Photo by Rob Vogt
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent hit and run. On March 12 between approximately 12:20 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. a collision occurred at the IGA parking lot between a vehicle and a customer with a shopping cart near the entrance of the parking lot. Claresholm RCMP would like to speak with the driver of that … Read more…
Winter Clean Up After the most recent snow storm that blanketed Claresholm and district from March 13 to 15, the Town of Claresholm public works staff were busy removing snow from local streets on Monday. Photo by Rob Vogt