Local News

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a perfect day to take a little tour of the world – right here in downtown Claresholm. The Welcoming Claresholm Committee hosted “Spread the World”, a drive-through event in Amundsen Park on Sunday, June 13, featuring booths from five different countries. “It’s a multicultural event hosted to bring awareness to the community … Read more…

There has been a breakdown at our regular press, so we are being printed at an alternate press for June 16’s paper. We are now expecting delivery to be Thursday, June 17 in the morning.

Recovery from the disease of addiction is possible for everyone. The path to recovery is different for each person and depends their individual needs. A range of addiction care services are available in Alberta. Albertans can choose the path that makes sense for them. Treatment options Treatment may include recovery housing (pre- and post-treatment), intensive residential treatment, opioid agonist therapy … Read more…

On Sunday, June 6, members of Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion cleaned and placed Canadian flags on the graves of veterans buried at the Claresholm cemetery. The Legion holds this event every year on the first Sunday of June on or following the anniversary of the D-Day invasion which was June 6, 1944. Here, Brian Thibeau, … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Health Foundation will host a fundraisng barbecue downtown next week with a twist – it will be drive-through this year. The event, which was cancelled last year to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. In order to … Read more…

Good Fortune! By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was Teresa Collins’ lucky day. On June 4, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation announced the Claresholm woman had won $100,000 on her “The Royals Zing” ticket. It noted she has developed a new appreciation for the number 9 because she won the game’s top prize on her ninth hand, with a … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm will spend just under $5,000 on a radio system so town staff can communicate with emergency services during an emergency. At its May 25 meeting by video conference, town council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Marian Carlson that staff had a de-briefing session after the recent wildland grassfire in … Read more…