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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Skatepark Association will be kicking off a fundraiser next week with proceeds going to the construction of a new skatepark. Lisa Darch, president of the association, explained people who want to support the project can donate at the till at IGA from May 17 to May 31, when they check out with … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alberta Health Services is reminding every one that, if an emergency strikes, they still need to call 911 or visit the emergency of their local hospital. Alberta Health Services issued a news release urging Albertans to call 911 or visit an emergency department immediately if they are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or … Read more…

The Claresholm 4-H Multi Club held a one-day computer/TV recycling drop-off at the town yard on the east side of Claresholm on Friday, May 7. Here, 4-H member Tori Stonehouse, 13, loads some materials into a bin. Photo by Rob Vogt

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Charges have been laid against a Calgary man in connection with a series of break, enter and thefts in rural locations including Claresholm. The RCMP issued a release on May 5 stating that in mid April, the Lethbridge Police Service Priority Crimes Unit and the RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit entered into a … Read more…

and Roxanne Thompson will Retire! Thank you, Claresholm, for the memories! Roxanne Thompson, Local Press It seems that in the blink of an eye 36 years have passed since I first walked through the doors of the Claresholm Local Press. Little did I know, that when I accepted the position of bookkeeper in 1985, it would lead to so many … Read more…

Crystal Olive ran from Fort Macleod to Claresholm on April 29, a distance of 42 kilometres, to raise money and awareness for Ataxia-Telangiectasia, or A-T, which is a rare genetic disease her son Alex has. She covered the distance in under four hours, reaching her goal, and raised more than $15,000 with money still coming in. That amount will be … Read more…