By Rob VogtPeople in crisis, have a new three digit number to call if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts – 9-8-8.On Nov. 30, the federal government announced it is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most.9-8-8, Canada’s new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or … Read more…
By Rob VogtLooking back, for many children dolls are their “Cherished Childhood Friends”.On Dec. 1, the Claresholm and District Museum held an official opening for its brand new exhibit, a collection of more than 250 dolls from Gwendolen Toone, fittingly called, “Cherished Childhood Friends.”Members of the Toone family, including Gwendolen’s daughters Betty and Marie and son Bill, were on hand … Read more…
By Rob Vogt High school girls open basketball season The Willow Creek Composite High School junior and senior high girls’ teams faced a tough test as they opened their season in the Chinook Basketball League last week.The Cobras hosted the Picture Butte High School Queens on Nov. 29, where the junior varsity team lost by a score of 61-34.The Queens … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has received more information on how residents can respond to concerns about wildlife activity in town.At its Nov. 14 meeting, council reviewed a report from administration explaining that in regards to the concerns with the deer population in Claresholm, the bylaw department has reached out to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.The process when Fish and Wildlife … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Christmas Hamper program is on again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt’s beginning to look a lot more like Christmas.The sights and sounds of the season will take over downtown Amundsen Park and the rest of downtown as the 24th annual Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the festive season this Friday night, Dec. 1.The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is put on by the Claresholm … Read more…