Want to become an organ or tissue donor?Talk to your family about your wishes and what you want to happen if you become eligible to be a donor.To register you can:-visit a Registry Agent office-access the online Organ and Tissue Donation Registry to record your choices about organ and/or tissue donationLearn more: GiveLifeAlberta.ca
By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Macleod RCMP recorded an 89 per cent increase in cases under the federal Mental Health Act in 2024 over 2023. A five-year report submitted to MD of Willow Creek council reveals 149 cases in 2024 versus 79 in 2023. “In your Fort Macleod statistics on the Mental Health Act, compared to 2022, 2023, … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An RCMP report covering January to December 2020-’24 shows a 14 per cent increase in criminal activity in Claresholm, but just eight per cent in comparison to 2023. The report shows 484 total criminal code offences in 2020; 476 in 2021, 510 in 2022, 513 in 2023 and 553 in 2024 for the 14 … Read more…
By Lacie Nairn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A beloved figure in the community, Tyra the World’s Largest Dinosaur, is slated to go the way of the dinosaurs at the end of 2029. Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce announced during its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 26, that the World’s Largest Dinosaur, along with the Visitor Information Centre and gift … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Claresholm council has agreed to host the Texas 4000, arguably the world’s longest annual charity bike ride at 4,000 (6,437 kilometres) miles long, when it makes an overnight stop here on June 23. It will be Day 38 of 70 days on the road for the riders peddling from Austin, Texas … Read more…
Proposed amendments would improve how complex disasters are handled, make communities more resilient and better protect Albertans’ rights during emergencies.On this page: Other regulatory amendments Related information Multimedia https://www.youtube.com/embed/mg7X-Gw5o9U?si=X20VWwT8IxifDRu6&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alberta.ca Alberta has long been recognized for its robust emergency management system — a system that regularly safeguards lives and property during wildfires, floods and other disasters. During these moments of crisis, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was chance to renew friendships, relive old memories, and engage in some friendly competition on the ice, all while raising funds for several worthy community organizations.The second Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament took to the ice from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Claresholm Arena.Opening ceremonies were held on Friday afternoon, emceed by Mike … Read more…