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Town to monitor entry of Snowbirds into local businesses

Posted on: April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has joined the call for people returning to Canada from the United States to go straight home, and not stop for groceries or anything else, in an effort to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. At its March 23 meeting, Claresholm town council discussed these people, often called Snowbirds, … Read more…

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Town closes all playgrounds in response to threat

Posted on: April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has closed all playgrounds to the public as part of its effort to curb the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. At its March 23 meeting, Claresholm town council Mayor Doug MacPherson raised the issue of closing playgrounds after a presentation by Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director of emergency management, … Read more…

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Spreading Love

Posted on: March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Staff Writer

Heart-felt Support Staff at West Meadow Elementary School arrived at work on March 23, to see these uplifting messages posted on the front of the school. It was an anonymous gesture, coming after classes were cancelled for all Alberta schools for the rest of the school year on March 15. Photo by Rob Vogt

Entertainment 

Put the run on annoying bugs

Posted on: March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Staff Writer

Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Hi Reena, I have a problem with Sow bugs in my basement and garage. Help! ~Tony Dear Tony, Sow bugs are a real problem in places where moisture and humidity are high. To find out where sow bugs are entering, look near (or in) floor drains or nearby damp wood such as paneling or … Read more…

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Claresholm RCMP investigating hit and run

Posted on: March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Staff Writer

The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent hit and run. On March 12 between approximately 12:20 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. a collision occurred at the IGA parking lot between a vehicle and a customer with a shopping cart near the entrance of the parking lot. Claresholm RCMP would like to speak with the driver of that … Read more…

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Snow Removal

Posted on: March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Staff Writer

Winter Clean Up After the most recent snow storm that blanketed Claresholm and district from March 13 to 15, the Town of Claresholm public works staff were busy removing snow from local streets on Monday. Photo by Rob Vogt

News Sports 

Parsonage wins Besplug bull riding

Posted on: March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Staff Writer

It was a night where the bulls shone almost as brightly as the cowboys trying to hang on to them for eight seconds. The seventh annual Chad Besplug Invitational Bull Riding packed the Claresholm Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 29, for an evening of thrills and even more spills. Once all the dust and smoke machines cleared, Jared Parsonage was the … Read more…

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