Claresholm Local Press

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Several community organizations are partnering to maximize resources and help the most people they can with an updated Christmas wishes and hamper program. “We have a very generous community,” said Allison McKee, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services. Several organizations including FCSS, the Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm Housing Authority, … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It may be taking on different forms, but the Canada Revenue Agency scam is making the rounds again. The idea is the same as it has always been. Someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency will phone you demanding cash, or the police will be dispatched to arrest you. The latest twist … Read more…

Night of the undead More than 50 people took part in the fourth annual Zombie Walk on Friday, Oct. 26, including Blaine Hoffarth pictured above. The walk started in downtown Amundsen Park and wound its way through the downtown. The event featured face painting, music, prizes, and beverages, and raised $500 for KidSport Claresholm.

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you tune in to Animal Planet next week, you will see some familiar faces on their show, “Scaled”. The Claresholm family of Joanne, Shane, Kennedy and Brody Hazelaar, along with their bearded dragon Nash, will be appearing on the Nov. 5 episode, but not a lot of details are available because everything will … Read more…

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from STARS Air Ambulance, it is a scam. Last week, the Claresholm RCMP issued an advisory that Claresholm residents have been receiving calls from scammers claiming to be associated with the STARS lottery. The Claresholm detachment themselves received such a call. Unfortunately, these calls are not … Read more…