By Rob VogtMany of the people interred at the Granum cemetery would likely never have imagined the world of today.In their times, anyone wanting information on a gravesite, or to see it, would physically have to go to the cemetery.The Alberta Family History Society is changing all that, by not only putting the records of cemeteries online but adding photographs … Read more…
By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Utilities Commission recently released its 2023-24 report card, detailing the state of energy projects in Alberta in a year defined by big changes in the sector. As the province’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring the fair and responsible development of the energy sector in Alberta. In the last … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm General Hospital has received a new piece of valuable equipment that will benefit health care in the community.The LUCAS Chest Compression System arrived two weeks ago, and with staff trained last week, is already in use.Barry Arnestad, clinical nurse educator, said the new equipment is a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR device that allows nurses and doctors to … Read more…
By Rob VogtSome of the best bull riders and stock will descend on Stavely this weekend for one of the best events in the country.The 21st anniversary Glen Keeley Memoirial Bull Riding takes place at the Stavely Arena outdoor Arena this Saturday, Aug. 17.Barry Arnestad is a member of the organizing committee.“We’ll have Canada’s top bull riders,” he said.Glen Keeley was … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health needs in Alberta’s schools, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said. The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities. … Read more…
A complete guide to this weekend’s Fair Days activities is available in the August 7 edition of the Claresholm Local Press. Pick up your copy today!
By Rob VogtA year ago, two Stavely cyclists rode their bikes in August to kick cancer’s butt.Now, Margaret Malchow and Ruth Sherry are back and have started the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge, a national SickKids Foundation fundraising initiative, whose motto is “Riding to kick cancer’s butt!”This is Malchow’s third year doing the ride. She started two years ago after being … Read more…