HIGH RIVER, AB: The High River Flyers Team Captain, Michael McTighe will represent Canada at the 2019 World University Summer Games in Naples, Italy playing Rugby Sevens. At 19 years old, McTighe is 1 of 300 student-athletes who will compete the World University Summer Games that is also known as the Summer Universiade. Summer Universiade is the combination of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has been successful in its application for the federal government’s rural and northern immigration pilot. On June 14, the federal government announced Claresholm was one of 11 communities selected for the program, and the only one in Alberta. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on June 18. “Claresholm’s application would … Read more…
The Stavely Arena was the place to be on June 14, 15, and 16 for the 19th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering, featuring a weekend of music and cowboy poetry, along with vendors, good food, and much more.
Is it time for your mammogram? Screen Test is coming to Claresholm on July 2 – 6, 2019. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) to book a mammogram. Why should I get a screening mammogram? A screening mammogram is a special X-ray of your breast. Once you’re over 50, it is the best way to find breast cancer early. Screening mammograms can help … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A curbside recycling blue bin recycling program will be coming to Claresholm, with a start date tentatively set for October. The decision came at the June 10 meeting of Claresholm town council after they reviewed a report from administration. The report stated that in 2018 the town’s recycling program was under review as the … Read more…
Submitted by: Alberta Health Services – applemag.ca Before buying a new helmet, consider the following: Measure around your head at eyebrow level to know what size of helmet to buy Decide what kind of helmet you need: a bike helmet, just for biking, or a multi-sport helmet that is approved for biking and other sports such as skateboarding and in-line … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is looking at re-designing downtown Amundsen Park, and the public got their first look at concept designs last week. The town hosted an open house at Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion on June 6, attracting about 30 citizens, town councillors and town staff. Mayor Doug MacPherson … Read more…