The lights have gone dim on all high school sports with the cancellation of classes back in March to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It has meant not only that student athletes have not been able to compete, but that celebrations to honour their efforts have also been curtailed. In particular, Grade 12 students, who are graduating, lost … Read more…
The provincial government has mapped out a strategy to re-open Alberta after measures were adopted to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. On April 30, Premier Jason Kenney announced the phased approach, with some measures taking effect at the beginning of the month with most of Stage 1 tentatively scheduled to take effect on May 14, pending the go-ahead … Read more…
The Porcupine Hills Lodge hosted a “Lockdown Love Parade” on Wednesday, April 22, where cars and people pushing strollers paraded past the residents of the lodge, at a safe physical distance. Photos by Amanda Zimmer
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent theft. Some time around April 7, a CNRL site east of Claresholm had several thousand dollars worth of copper wire stolen. The result of the theft left several pieces of equipment damaged. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other, is encouraged to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Claresholm area, but anyone considered exposed will be contacted by Alberta Health Services and asked to self-isolate and be tested for COVID-19. On March 24, the Government of Alberta updated its geographic information of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on its website and there was one … Read more…
Information from the Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta March 19, 2020 – With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can take a toll on us not only physically but mentally. With the closure of services, schools and workplaces and the rising number of cases of the virus in our province, it can be hard to not become … Read more…