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Canada Day parade Granum celebrated Canada Day with a primetime parade through the streets of the hamlet on July 1.

A duck and its ducklings wandered into town last week. Kyle Aikema, the town’s bylaw officer, was notified and performed a duck rescue. He captured the ducks and transported them to the Frog Creek Wetlands where he released them into the water. Photos by Skylar Jones

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer For one of the first times since he was five years old, Tim Bryson’s life will not be governed by a school calendar. After 32 years teaching, 25 of them at Willow Creek Composite High School, Bryson is retiring. “It was time,” he said. Bryson, his wife Brenda who was pregnant with their daughter Erin, … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer After a successful career that included a provincial excellence in teaching award, Judy-Florence is bidding a fond farewell. The Grade 6 teacher at West Meadow Elementary School taught had her last class last week before she officially retired. Moser earned a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of education with great distinction from the … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Despite all the health restrictions, lockdowns, and setbacks over the past year and a half, the 2021 graduating class of Willow Creek Composite High School beat the odds and held an in-person ceremony so family and friends could celebrate their graduation. The event, which was not held in-person last year to prevent the spread … Read more…

Sunshine and high temperatures increase your risk of sunstroke and heat exhaustion—both can be life-threatening for infants, young children and seniors. To avoid this, stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated drinks. Increase your vitamin C intake—it provides a natural defense against heat stroke, exhaustion and heat rash. Make sure to stay cool by wearing light-coloured … Read more…

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…