Blue-green algae advisory lifted

By Rob Vogt; Photo by Trevor McDavidAlberta Health Services has announced it has lifted the blue-green-algae advisory for the Twin Valley Reservoir.On Nov. 2, they issued a release stating recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is no longer a health concern, including in three bodies of water in … Read more

RCMP app for reporting non-urgent crimes

By Rob VogtClaresholm and area residents have another tool to learn more about RCMP activity in the area as well as report non-urgent crime.The police have made reporting non-urgent crime easier through the Alberta RCMP app, which is available as a free download on the Apple App Store or Google Play.The app provides the public with online access to news, crime … Read more

Claresholm town council updated on activities of RCMP

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP were busy from April to June, involved in a wide variety of activities.Corporal Tom Nairn, acting detachment commander for the Claresholm RCMP, appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s Sept. 11 meeting to provide his quarterly report.He opened by mentioning the RCMP App, which looks at trends, provides crime statistics, and an opportunity to report … Read more

Claresholm RCMP investigating break-in at downtown business

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a recent break-in at a downtown store.On July 10, the police issued a release stating on the morning of Monday, July 4, Claresholm RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Dollarama in Claresholm.The suspect entered the back of the business and attempted to circumvent … Read more