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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…

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…