2/14/24By: Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ranchers in areas of Alberta that have been affected by the drought and increased hay prices may qualify for an assistance program created to offset costs associated with breeding herds. “Both the provincial and federal governments saw the challenges ranchers were facing with the drought,” says AFSC Livestock Price Insurance Product owner Brenda … Read more…
By Rob VogtA Claresholm men has been sentenced in connection with recent bomb incidents.The RCMP issued a release stating that on Jan. 31, 2024 Michael John Wynia appeared in Lethbridge Provincial Court for sentencing on his matters relating to the incidents that occurred in Claresholm between March 6, 2023, and March 25, 2023.Wynia was facing a total of 13 charges … Read more…
By Dave LuenebergShootin’ the Breeze Reporter | Local Journalism Initiative ___________________________________________ British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority is worried that a dangerous form of down hasmade its way into the East Kootenay and, possibly, Alberta. Also sold as dope or fentanyl, the pinkish-purple chunks contain extremely high concentrations of fentanyl and benzodiazepine.According to a statement from IH, there is a high … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlthough recent snowfall is a welcome relief, planning is under way throughout Alberta for the drought that is coming in the spring, including the potential for water-sharing agreements among water licence holders.At its Feb. 12 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulze, minister of Environment and Protected Areas, to water licence holders about the water … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere are a lot of concerns about solar and wind alternative energy projects and they may not be producing as much electricity as proponents claim.Those were some of the themes of a table talk sponsored by the Alberta Prosperity Project at the Claresholm Social Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 7, that attracted more than 40 people in attendance.Gail Fjordbotten, … Read more…
Hello! We are starting a new feature, The Hype! This monthly Youth Page, will be included the 2nd issue of each month.Please share this with teachers, youth group organizers, leaders, and students, anyone you think has something they can contribute to this feature.Ideas of items that could be submitted are cartoons; artwork; a great English assignment (poem, short story); a … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe community came together last week to help one of its own.Hundreds of people gathered at the Claresholm Arena Friday night, Feb. 2, for “Bring the Thunder for Tristen”, a fundraiser for Tristen Mackin, a local man recovering from serious injuries sustained during a recent rollover truck accident.“I don’t know how you put into words how people have … Read more…