By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you are searching for ways to connect with someone with dementia or Alzheimer you might want to check out a memory kit from the Claresholm Public Library. Memory kits are designed to help stimulate memories and conversation using music and visual cues. They are easy to use and allow family and friends to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alberta Health Services continued its program of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus last week. Residents of the Porcupine Hills Lodge were given their second of two doses of vaccine on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Alberta Health Services reported 58 residents in the lodge have now been immunized for both doses. A total of 84 residents … Read more…
April 8, 1929 – January 24, 2021 Robert Coombs passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Claresholm, Alberta at the age of 91. “Bob” was the beloved husband of Marjorie (deceased), father to Jane (Tim), Greg (Michelle) and Carolyn (Paul), grandfather to Christina, Curtis and Kayley, and brother to remaining sister, Bertha Chaulk. Bob was predeceased by parents Thomas … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There is a silver lining to the destruction of the Municipal District of Willow Creek’s grader shed in Granum during a recent wind storm. The M.D. council has decided, with the building completely written off, to borrow $650,000 to replace it with a bigger facility that will house not only the grader, but the … Read more…
With the on-going uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and health restrictions that limit public gatherings, the Town of Claresholm decided to remove the ice from Claresholm Arena for the remainder of the 2020-2021 season. The town public works department was busy last week removing the ice, including Arnold Vegter, at left, and Jace McLean, in the Bobcat. See related … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health measures are set to ease for restaurants, indoor fitness and some children’s activities on Monday, Feb. 8. On Jan. 29, the provincial government announced Step 1 of Alberta’s four-step framework to ease restrictions is based on a COVID-19 hospitalization benchmark of 600, including intensive care patients. This benchmark was reached on Jan. 28. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The provincial government has announced the easing of health measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus will be based on hospitalization rates. That means the fewer people in hospital due to the virus, the more restrictions will be reduced. On Jan. 29, the province announced these steps and benchmarks will provide a … Read more…