By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer They had to do things differently this year, but the Claresholm and District Health Foundation persevered with their annual gala, making $5,000 this year to meet emerging local health-care needs. In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the foundation made available meals people could purchase online and pick up at Casa … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health Canada has approved a new birth control implant, providing another contraceptive option to women of all ages. Called the Etonogestrel implant, it is available at the Claresholm Medical Clinic where Dr. Alyson Brebner and Scott Smith will administer the implant. Dr. Brebner said the Etonogestrel implant has been around Europe and the United … Read more…
The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Christmas season with the official tree lighting in the downtown parking lot for Old Fashioned Christmas on Friday, Nov. 27. Shannon Clay, the most recent Claresholm citizen of the year did the honours and lit up the tree. Here she is at right with Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People will still be able to use the Claresholm Arena and Aquatic Centre, but only through pre-bookings, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Claresholm town council convened a special meeting via video conference on Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the wake of new restrictions announced by the provincial government. Those … Read more…
Alberta’s government has removed the $5 fee for harvesting up to three Christmas trees from Crown land for personal use. Eliminating the fee will save Albertans almost $100,000 and make it easier for individuals to get their own Christmas trees and firewood from Alberta’s 87 million acres of forested land. “I hope Albertans take the time to go out with … Read more…
The boxes are then shipped to children in need around the world. Donations came from the entire school, and were then sorted and items chosen for each shoe box by the Grade 3 students. “They learn about being global citizens,” said teacher Esther McDowell. From left are teacher Carly Hoar, and students Angus Albrecht, Chloe Stewart, Aria Saini, Sofiya Korolova, Dayton … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Old Fashioned Christmas is back again this year, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, but it will look a little different. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press, who organize Old Fashioned Christmas, have decided to make it a week-long event instead of a one-night affair, starting on Nov. 27 and … Read more…