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Volunteer firefighter left to fight cancer on his own

Volunteering · Western Australia

Volunteer firefighter left to fight cancer on his own

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Former volunteer firefighter Matthew Petch has battled flames engulfing houses and tackled the Black Summer bush fires, but the biggest fight of his life is the one he is facing now.See the Story

Editor earns the Silver Quill Award from News Media Canada

Journalism · Claresholm

Editor earns the Silver Quill Award from News Media Canada

By Frank McTighe and Amanda Zimmer Rob Vogt was recognized for 25 years in journalism at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association’s (AWNA) annual general meeting in Edmonton on Friday, June 6, 2025.Media employment historyRob Vogt started his journalism career at the Lethbridge Herald in 1999 working in the mail room, and taking on freelance assignments while he was a journalism student at Lethbridge Community College. At the college, Vogt was p…Read Article

J.T. Foster School community raises $17,000 in Relay for Life

Claresholm · Claresholm

J.T. Foster School community raises $17,000 in Relay for Life

By Livingstone Range School Division The J.T. Foster High School community in Nanton has long been involved in raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society through Relay for Life. In 2023, the J.T. Foster team raised over $8,000. Last year that number was $13,000. But it was nothing compared to this year’s Relay for Life fundraising.“This year, we had one of our own Grade 12 students diagnosed with stage four Lymphoma,” says J.T. Foster Grade 1…Read Article

J.T. Foster student earns environmental scholarship from school division

By Frank McTighe A J.T. Foster school student was honoured last week for a commitment to protecting the environment.Jayden Flitton received the $1,000 Enmax Environmental Leadership Scholarship for Livingstone Range School Division.“It’s both a pleasure and an honour to recognize one of J.T. Foster’s most outstanding students,” principal Jason MacDonald said. “Jayden is the kind of student who not only excels in academics, but he also brings a s…Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

Boda, Geza Robert (Aka Bob)

August 17, 1957 – May 6, 2025 Geza was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Geza and Margaret Boda. They live in Medicine Hat until they moved to Forest Lawn in Calgary where he went to school and started his career at CP Rail.Geza he met his wife Sandy and they married on Aug 25, 1979. Seven months later, in March 1980, they welcomed there only daughter; then in April 1983 added twin sons; and January 1986 welcomed their third son. They lived in Ca…Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

Gaddye, Harold “Laverne” Edgar

July 13, 1943 – May 15, 2025 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Laverne Gaddye in his 82 year. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine for 20 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Betty. Loving father of Christin, Doug (Steph), and loved stepfather to Wendy Clark (David Coulter). Much loved grandfather of Tyler Gaddye. Loved brother of Gwenn (Doug) Broomfield and Frances (Alex) Stankiewicz. Brother-in-law to John (Arlene) …Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

Museum announces plans for construction of new building

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has announced its intention to raise funds for a new building, with a goal of beginning construction in 2027.The museum held a “Spring Festival” on Saturday, May 24, and used the occasion to make the announcement.“Today marks a major milestone for the Claresholm and District Museum,” began Barry Gibbs, chair of the museum board, adding it is something they have been talking about since 2012.He expla…Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

Claresholm native named elementary school principal

By Rob Vogt West Meadow Elementary School’s new principal will be very familiar with the community.On May 22, the Livingstone Range School Division announced Dean Heck has been named principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.Heck attended school in Claresholm and is a graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School, holds bachelor of science and education degrees from the University of Alberta…Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

Volunteers sought to help Elks to build, donate 20 beds for kids

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“‘A Bed for Every Child’ strives to provide sleep-insecure children in Massachusetts with a bed of their own where they can rest and dream, supporting their overall health and well-being, leading to future growth and success,” the Elks said in a statement.Health · Massachusetts See the Story

Council approves tax rates; people paying more this year

By Rob Vogt Tax notices went out in the mail last week after Claresholm town council approved its 2025 tax rates with a 6.17 percent overall increase.At its May 12 meeting, council passed the final two readings of the town’s property tax rate bylaw.Although council actually reduced the tax rate, there was a dramatic increase in property assessment meaning actual taxes increased for most property owners.Council gave first reading to the tax rates…Taxes · Claresholm Read Article

Claresholm museum opens for the season

By Rob Vogt It is shaping up to be another busy and exciting season at the Claresholm and District Museum.The museum officially opened for the season on Friday, May 16 and will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 29.Bill Kells is the executive director for the museum.He said, visitors who have been to the exhibit hall may notice a different look and feel to the building.The office space that used to greet visitors as they …Claresholm · Claresholm Read Article

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