By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterShanda McTighe has been around health care her whole life, whether working in health care, having family members work in health care or utilizing its services.Now, the new coordinator for the Claresholm and District Health Foundation wants to give back to the community.McTighe started her new job on Jan. 24, and has been busy … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys basketball team welcomed teams from around Southern Alberta this past weekend in their annual Cobra Classic tournament, taking fourth after winning their opener in convincing fashion.The Cobras hosted the Three Hills Royals, winning by a score of 98-40.Scoring for Claresholm were Hayden McClung with 25 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterResidents and community members learned more about wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives at a recent Lunch and Learn.On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence and Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services hosted local lawyer Kendall Schille to talk about estate planning.She began by explaining there are three … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterProtocols are now in place for fire departments in the Municipal District of Willow Creek to transport patients to the nearest hospital if Alberta Health Services emergency medical resources are delayed.On Feb. 3, the Towns of Claresholm, Stavely, Nanton and Fort Macleod and the M.D. issued a joint news release announcing the adoption of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterIf you have ever wanted to volunteer at one of the health facilities in Claresholm, now is your chance.Janessa Reimer started as the new volunteer resources coordinator for Alberta Health Services for Claresholm and Vulcan on Jan. 24, and she is excited to recruit volunteers and create new volunteer opportunities at Claresholm General Hospital, … Read more…
By Walker Way – Club reporterDevelopment of communication skills is a significant part of 4-H.On Jan. 14, 2023, the members of the Claresholm Multi 4-H Club met at the Claresholm Nazarene Church for their annual speak-offs.After the last two years of there not being any Multi-Club in Claresholm, it was a brand new year with all members, who had never … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWork continues on the re-development of downtown Amundsen Park, and Claresholm town council recently had an update on everything that has been accomplished.At its Jan. 23 meeting, council reviewed oral and written reports from administration.The written report stated the Amundsen Park re-design project began in 2019 with the creation of a community visioning committee, … Read more…