The Last of the Old-Fashioned CowboysWith joy we remember a life well lived and with sadness we announce the passing of our precious father and grandfather, Heinz Patberg on February 18, 2026 at Creston Valley Hospital, Creston, British Columbia.Heinz was born in Gros Kammin, Germany on April 21, 1934. After living through World War 2 with his Mother, Lina and … Read more…
Patricia Mae Norby beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the Willow Creek Community Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta, at the age of 98.She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Bessie Dobbin; her first husband, Ernest Rosvold; her son, Blair Rosvold; her sister Myrna and her husband Eddie Tayler as well as her … Read more…
With the 2026 Winter Olympics recently wrapping up in Italy, West Meadow Elementary School held their own version of the games on Friday, Feb. 27. Here, riding the bobsled from left are Porter Chatterton, Andray Tiglao and Ostap Orevchuk. For more coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has launched an updated website with new features.Town council got a sneak peak at its Feb. 23 meeting from Ali Hemmaway, the town’s economic development coordinator, who took them through the new website.She also submitted a written report to council.That report explained the new Town of Claresholm website, hosted by Loop, was to launch … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several capital projects throughout the municipality, including roads, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s Feb. 25 meeting, council was updated by Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, as follows:Moon River Estates two new water wellsThis project involves the replacement of two groundwater wells, which are at end of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder have punched their ticket to the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division final with a pair of wins on the weekend.The Thunder faced the Picture Blades in a two-game, total-goal series, beginning on Friday night, Feb. 27 at Claresholm Arena.Claresholm jumped all over the Blades in the first period, leading 2-0 after 20 … Read more…
1930 ~ 2026 Leslie Ward Kiely of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age 95 years.Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his special friend Iris Breum, his niece Sandy Kiely and his three nephews Pat Kiely, Daryn (Leona) Kiely and Bruce (Kathleen) Kiely.He was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Kiely and his two … Read more…