The local MLA has met with physicians and the provincial minister of health to discuss concerns over changes to the way physicians will be paid. Last month local physicians expressed their concerns to town council and the public that changes to physician compensation, which they said could amount to a 30 per cent cut, will affect the quality of care … Read more…
Tyce D’Agnone, the goaltender for the Claresholm Atom Thunder hockey team, gets down low to make one of his 34 saves in a 5-3 victory over Indus in Game 1 of Claresholm’s league semi-final on Feb. 22. Come cheer them on as they play in their quest to Provincials at the Zone Finals, Game 2, vs. Picture Butte on Thursday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer When a mom has a new baby, everyone seems to ask how the baby is doing, but few ask how is the mom doing. After giving birth, moms can experience postpartum depression and the accompanying feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and so much more. Instead of care and support, postpartum can be greeted with … Read more…
The Municipal District of Willow Creek has begun the process of welcoming Granum residents into the M.D. after receiving official word the Town of Granum has dissolved and become a hamlet within the M.D. At its Feb. 12 meeting, M.D. council was updated on Granum’s dissolution and what the M.D. did to communicate with residents about what is next. The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm Novice Thunder were on the ice again this past weekend. The Thunder hosted Vulcan at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. In novice hockey the focus is learning the game so no score is kept and only half the ice is used. This year’s Novice Thunder is made up of Zeke … Read more…
There is going to be a new tax credit on your 2019 return! By Weston Sabey, CFP, CPABelay CPA LLP You may recall that as part of the Government of Canada’s climate change plan, Alberta along with a few other provinces, have had a “fuel charge” added to the cost of filling up at the pumps or heating your home … Read more…
Behaving positively – The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and Youth Justice Committee have partnered on a program where youth are ticketed for showing positive behaviour. In turn, they can redeem their ticket for a gift certificate at a local business.