By Rob Vogt The RCMP have charged a resident of Claresholm with several counts of possession of firearms and drugs.The police issued a release on March 10 stating that on Feb. 18, 2025, Nanton RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle east bound leaving the Town of Nanton on Highway 533.Nanton RCMP stopped the vehicle and located a subject … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Outstanding women were honoured on the weekend with International Women’s Day awards.The Claresholm Social Centre was packed on Saturday, March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day.Mary Holgate, the main organizer, welcomed everyone and explained how far the event has come.Two years ago the awards were presented to the winners where they worked and lived.Last year, an event … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Mary Holgate has been helping and recognizing others in the community, so it was only fitting that she herself was recognized for her hard work and effort.Holgate has been the driving force behind the community’s International Women’s Day awards.At the conclusion of the awards at the Claresholm Social Centre on Saturday, March 8, one more award was presented … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Canada united by economic corridors operating coast-to-coast-to-coast would pay dividends to rural and remote Alberta, a UCP cabinet minister said Friday from Quebec City. But Devin Dreeshen added that his vision needs action from the federal government to foster cross-country cooperation and correct past and ongoing wrongs. Attending a conference of provincial and … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Capital projects – the stuff you can see, touch, use repeatedly, walk through or even drive upon — will account for $26.1 billion in provincial spending over the next three years, the Alberta government estimates in a deficit budget released last Thursday. For regions beyond the two major cities, the question is, How many … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Domestic abuse survivors across southern Alberta benefit from the life-changing shelter and support offered by Rowan House Society, the legislature heard as the group geared up for a March fundraiser. Chelsae Petrovic, the member for Livingstone-Macleod, celebrated the organization’s 25th anniversary in a statement to colleagues in Edmonton, highlighting the High River group’s humble … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A government serving corporate friends over everyday Albertans is putting pregnant women and their babies at unacceptable risk — especially those in rural and remote areas — an NDP shadow minister has charged. Rural hospital closures and doctor shortages are forcing pregnant women to travel hours for care and overwhelming health services in major … Read more…