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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in finding the person responsible for a recent theft of liquor. Police stated that on Jan. 20, 2021, a lone male suspect entered the Sobey’s Liquor Store in Claresholm. After wandering the store for a short period of time, the suspect decided he wanted liquor but didn’t … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer After hearing the concerns of Albertans about surface mining in the Eastern Slopes, the Government of Alberta has reinstated a policy that had guided development in that area for more than 40 years. On Feb. 8, the government announced they were reinstating the 1976 Coal Policy. The policy was cancelled on the Friday afternoon … Read more…

The Municipal District of Willow Creek continued to clean up the Granum area. They conducted a controlled burn on Feb. 8 of material that had accumulated at the old town compost pile just east of the hamlet. Fire department personnel were on site for the burn including, from left, Granum Fire Department members Duncan McLean, Jacob Muilwijk, and McIvor Kennedy. … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alberta Health Services is asking everyone to beware of a phone scam offering COVID-19 vaccinations for a fee. On Feb. 3, Alberta Health Services tweeted they were receiving reports of a phone scam where Albertans over the age of 75 were told they could book their COVID-19 immunization for a fee. Alberta Health Services … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you are searching for ways to connect with someone with dementia or Alzheimer you might want to check out a memory kit from the Claresholm Public Library. Memory kits are designed to help stimulate memories and conversation using music and visual cues. They are easy to use and allow family and friends to … Read more…