By Rob VogtThere are a lot of scams out there, and one of the target populations is seniors.For that reason, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services and the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence teamed up on Sept. 10 to offer a session on scams and how seniors can protect themselves.More than 40 people turned out to hear Gabrielle Kirk, … Read more…
The Macleod Gazette8/25/26By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wood, metal, concrete and mesh have transformed a 10-kilometre stretch of the open road in southern Alberta into a protective passageway for the motoring public. Strategically placed along a scenic foothills route to prevent the kind of wildlife encounter drivers would sooner avoid, all those posts, fences and cattleguards along Highway … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhether vacationing, working, or taking a quick trip to run errands, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles, as more Albertans will be traveling on the highways this summer season.Commercial and passenger vehicle safety is critical to avoiding unnecessary risks while on the road. The Claresholm RCMP offers these tips to stay safe:Commercial drivers:• Complete pre-trip … Read more…
By Rob VogtSenior Protect, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of and combats elder abuse, and advocates for seniors experiencing it, is raising serious questions about senior care in Southern Alberta.Gabrielle Kirk, director of Senior Protect, appeared as a delegation at the June 8 meeting of Claresholm town council to discuss grave concerns about senior care in facilities across Southern … Read more…
By Claresholm RCMPAs Albertans prepare for holiday festivities, the RCMP is reminding everyone to make responsible choices and to not drive impaired. Impaired driving is entirely preventable, and with a little planning, you can ensure everyone arrives home safely this season.The Claresholm RCMP offers the following safety tips to help you stay safe and avoid impaired driving while enjoying the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Blood, it’s in you to give – but so is plasma. Plasma contains intravenous immunoglobulin with antibodies that block harmful immune responses or calm an overactive immune system. It is used by cancer patients whose immune systems have been depleted by chemotherapy. Claresholm’s Barb Kemery has non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, a blood cancer. Her cancer affects the B-cells which … Read more…