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Claresholm COVID-19 case declared recovered

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Good news has come to Claresholm, as the person who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus has been declared recovered. On March 31, the Local Press received the following news from a source who wishes to remain anonymous: “We got word today from public health that (they are) officially considered recovered. Let’s hope (they are) … 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

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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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Chamber President reports on busy year

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

The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce had a busy year in 2019, attracting new members, sponsoring and hosting events, and embarking on a labour market partnership to develop the local workforce. President Amanda Zimmer presented a year in review of the chamber at its annual general meeting at Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse on Feb. 26. She reported the … Read more…

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MLA discusses concerns over physician funding

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

The local MLA has met with physicians and the provincial minister of health to discuss concerns over changes to the way physicians will be paid. Last month local physicians expressed their concerns to town council and the public that changes to physician compensation, which they said could amount to a 30 per cent cut, will affect the quality of care … Read more…

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Big save

Posted on: February 26, 2020February 27, 2020 Staff Writer

Tyce D’Agnone, the goaltender for the Claresholm Atom Thunder hockey team, gets down low to make one of his 34 saves in a 5-3 victory over Indus in Game 1 of Claresholm’s league semi-final on Feb. 22. Come cheer them on as they play in their quest to Provincials at the Zone Finals, Game 2, vs. Picture Butte on Thursday, … Read more…

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Local mom starts postpartum support group

Posted on: February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer When a mom has a new baby, everyone seems to ask how the baby is doing, but few ask how is the mom doing. After giving birth, moms can experience postpartum depression and the accompanying feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and so much more. Instead of care and support, postpartum can be greeted with … Read more…

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M.D. moves forward after Granum dissolution

Posted on: February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Staff Writer

The Municipal District of Willow Creek has begun the process of welcoming Granum residents into the M.D. after receiving official word the Town of Granum has dissolved and become a hamlet within the M.D. At its Feb. 12 meeting, M.D. council was updated on Granum’s dissolution and what the M.D. did to communicate with residents about what is next. The … Read more…