By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s government is allowing targeted hunts on “problem” grizzly bears after a nearly 20-year ban on hunting the threatened species. The province’s forestry and parks ministry may issue what it is calling a grizzly bear management authorization for the purpose of hunting if a wildlife officer determines a grizzly is involved in a human-bear … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen someone is near the end of life, it can be reassuring to have a loved one crawl in beside them in bed to comfort them.Often that is not possible, when the usual hospital bed is made for one person.The Claresholm and Area Palliative Care Committee has changed.They have used the proceeds raised through their annual Christmas Cruise … Read more…
By Rob VogtLife can change in the blink of an eye.One simple event can really complicate life.That’s what happened to Shane Carlson, affectionately called “Smig” by many in Claresholm.Carlson was finishing up work on April 26, and getting ready to head home to his family for the night.While standing at the top of a flight of stairs, he experienced an … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has directed administration to investigate the potential to create a community peace officer program in Claresholm and to report back to council at a future meeting.At its June 24 meeting, council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney there have been concerns in the community about traffic including speed on the highway and speed … Read more…
By Barb Poulsen – Canadian Professional Rodeo AssociationYeah, that was a thumbs up.No fist pump. No loud “Yes!” No thrown hat. Just an almost invisible thumbs up. That was the understated reaction from reigning Canadian Breakaway Champion, Shaya Biever as she set a Canadian record with a brilliant 1.6-second run to win the Daines Ranch Rodeo in Innisfail, Alberta and … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 10 years, The Station is looking to turn over management of its space at Mackin Hall to the Town of Claresholm.At town council’s June 10 meeting, Danna Ormstrup, appeared as a delegation to discuss the situation.She is from the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society and one of the agencies that utilizes The Station.Ormstrup explained that more than 10 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will voice the concerns of its ratepayers to the Natural Resources Conservation Board about a proposed confined feeding operation east of Stavely.At its June 12 meeting, the commission read correspondence from the Natural Resources Conservation Board indicating an application at 31-14-26-4 by the Hutterian Brethren of Ivy … Read more…