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Request made to fund seniors support position

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By Rob VogtWith grant funding quickly coming to an end for a half-time position at Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, a request has been made for the Town of Claresholm to start funding that position.At town council’s May 27 meeting, Gabrielle Kirk of the Claresholm Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse Coalition, appeared as a delegation.She explained she … Read more…

Community Seniors Week 

FCSS offers a variety of assistance to local area seniors

Posted on: Staff Writer

By Rob VogtClaresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help out seniors wherever they can.Starla Alder, community outreach coordinator, said they provide a bridge from the seniors’ community to the resources they need.She and Barbara Bell, director of Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help seniors fill out government forms and help guide them through … Read more…