Author: Staff Writer
2020 Southern Alberta Summer Games cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the cancellation of yet another long-time event – the Southern Alberta Summer Games which was scheduled for Raymond in July. The Southern Alberta Recreation Association announced on April 2 that in light of ongoing developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and following discussions and recommendations from the host community, the games to be held July … Read more…
COVID-19 information in rural communities
Roger Reid, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, gave this member’s statement to the Alberta legislature on April 8. The text of the statement is taken directly from Alberta Hansard, the official record of proceedings for the legislative assembly.“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The world changes very quickly. Only a month ago our province looked very different. While there was some worry about coronavirus with … Read more…
People making scrub bags for front-line workers
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer What started out as a simple gesture to help out some nurses deal with their used scrubs has gone around the world and back again. Nancy Blezy, who co-owns the local quilting shop, got a call from her daughter who works on a COVID-19 floor at one of the hospitals in Calgary. She asked … Read more…
Fire department offering special birthday celebration
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer What better way to celebrate your birthday then having a fire engine blaring with full sound and lights. With the COVID-19 pandemic, children are not able to have the same birthday party gatherings they used to, so the Claresholm Fire Department has decided to do their part to help that. The fire department is … Read more…