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 Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot has changed in Alberta’s parks over the last 10-plus years. The province’s population has grown over 30 per cent from 2009 to 2024, and with that visitation has increased, creating growing pressures on the landscape. It was 2009 when the first iteration of Alberta’s Plan for Parks was released as a 10-year … 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 VogtWith school out for the summer, the Claresholm Public Library is offering a program to encourage students to keep on reading in July and August.The summer reading program runs from July 3 to Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.The theme this year is “To the stars”, and children of any age are welcome to come out and … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Alberta Union of Provincial Employees held a town hall meeting in Claresholm last week to update members as negotiations with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and several more employers reach a critical stage.Curtis Jackson, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees vice-president, south region, was at the Claresholm Community Centre on Wednesday, June 19, hosting the meeting.He … Read more…