Council votes against mandatory mask bylaw
Council voted against creating a mandatory mask bylaw, but wants to strongly encourage everyone, who is able, to wear a mask to protect others. Read more about this in this week’s paper.
Author: Staff Writer
Granum post office temporarily closed
Mail pick-up in Claresholm By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Residents of Granum were greeted with a sign on the front door of the Granum Post office today (Oct. 30) indicating the building is closed and people can pick up their mail in Claresholm.Mail pick-up will start in Claresholm on Monday, Nov. 2.The Granum Post Office has essentially been moved … Read more…
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Oct. 29, 4:45 p.m.)
New symptoms list for Albertans under the age of 18 Effective Nov. 2, Alberta is removing runny nose and sore throat from the list of core symptoms requiring mandatory isolation for those under the age of 18. This includes the daily checklist used for school and child care settings. This change is only for those with no known exposure. If a child … Read more…
Health-care workers walk off the job protesting cuts
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health-care workers hit the streets on Monday morning, walking off the job at the Claresholm General Hospital, Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre and Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions. “We are on strike,” said Loree Preete, chair of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, South Zone, General Support Services. She represents members working … Read more…
Town urges vigilance amid increased cases
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is urging people remain vigilant in taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus after a spike in cases in Claresholm. According to the latest data from Alberta Health on Oct. 27, there are now 15 active cases and 19 recovered cases. The Town of Claresholm … Read more…
Knapek, Charlotte
Our hearts are heavy after the passing of our Mom, grandmother great grandmother, and sister Charlotte Marie Knapek on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born July 2, 1935 in Claresholm, Alberta. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Tony Knapek and partner of 15 years, Ed Collette of Texas. Over the last nine months Charlotte had been … Read more…
RENNIE, MARY MAUD
MARY MAUD RENNIE (nee Thompson), beloved wife of Gordon A. Rennie of Claresholm, AB, passed away at Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She is the loving mother of: Donald (Chantal) Rennie of Lethbridge, Shirley (Bruce) Elder of Thorsby, Bill (Sue) Rennie of Granum, and Ross Rennie of Lacombe. Mary is … Read more…