By Rob Vogt Ataxia-telangiectasia, or A-T, is a rare progressive, genetic disease that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems.There are only 500 documented cases in North America, and three children in Alberta.Children with A-T are in wheelchairs by age10, and rarely survive into their 20s.Local teen Alex Olive was diagnosed with A-T in 2011.His mother Crystal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It is something many people battle but have a tough time dealing with – clutter.On Wednesday, Feb. 19, approximately 14 people gathered at the Claresholm town office to hear Barb Cavers talk about de-cluttering your home and your life.The lunch and learn was put on by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She explained clutter is … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Town council is interested in reducing its power cost at the Claresholm Arena and is inviting quotes through a competitive bid process for the installation of a solar plant.The Town of Claresholm council voted unanimously at its Feb. 10 meeting to move ahead with the project that could save ratepayers a possible $3.5 … Read more…
February 25, 2025 – The Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees voted unanimously to defeat a motion proposing a 4-day school week for all Division schools including Hutterite Colony schools. The debate and vote came after nearly a year of stakeholder engagement, scenario development, budget forecasting, research, and reporting of a potential 4-day school week.“Although there are many potential … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The elimination of some permits and a countdown clock for others will entrench Alberta as a North American leader in red tape reduction, the UCP announced today. Dale Nally, the minister of Service Alberta and red tape reduction, said two categories in the “automatic yes toolkit” will remove the need for time-consuming approvals. Permits … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic provided no further comment last Friday as constituents against coal mining within the riding criticized her job performance. Two residents of the riding said they aren’t alone in their frustration over what they call Petrovic’s lack of availability and meaningful communication. Speaking in the aftermath of her cancellation of a … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Improved transit could be on its way to rural Alberta, a UCP cabinet minister teased in a recent interview on passenger rail transportation. “I would just say, stay tuned,” Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen told The Macleod Gazette. “I don’t want to show my cards yet, but we’re actually working on some really interesting policy ideas on … Read more…