By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Years of hard work and dedication have paid off as volunteers put up a new playstructure at Learn-A-Lot Playschool.The equipment arrived Thursday, May 22, the site was prepared and the playstructure was assembled and installed on Friday, May 23.Tristyn Warburton, chair of the playschool board, said fundraising began when the playschool moved to its current location in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Connie Quayle is the 2024 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 22 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.John Cope, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.“This year’s Citizen of the Year has been a life … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Mary Holgate has been helping and recognizing others in the community, so it was only fitting that she herself was recognized for her hard work and effort.Holgate has been the driving force behind the community’s International Women’s Day awards.At the conclusion of the awards at the Claresholm Social Centre on Saturday, March 8, one more award was presented … Read more…
By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Albertans will now have easier access to information regarding the province’s various non-profits thanks to a new online tool, the province says. The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database which uses the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Through it, residents can search for the location, type and incorporation status … Read more…
By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From victim services to hockey rinks to libraries to municipal committees, volunteers keep many organizations and services in rural Alberta up and running. Plummeting numbers of volunteers, however, have led to a crisis that threatens the sustainability of rural communities. Volunteer rates are declining across Canada. According to a report from Volunteer Canada, 65 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more…