RUSH, DEAN

Dean William Rush, a beloved son, and friend, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Fort St. John, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born on July 11, 1970, in Edmonton, Dean was the cherished son of Lenora Balazs and the late William Roy Rush. He is survived by his loving mother, Lenora (Dennis) of Lundbreck, … Read more

MARTIN, CHACE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Chace Martin on August 12th, 2025.Chace was born in Victoria BC August 9, 2006, and though his heart was born on the island, his love spread across the prairies like wildfire. His love and laughter grew from the ocean tides, spreading throughout the ice of the … Read more

Claresholm museum launches matching funding campaign

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has been presented with a unique fundraising opportunity – but for a limited time only.Until Dec. 31, any personal donations the museum receives, will be matched dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $50,000.That means the museum could have $100,000 in its bank account for a new building when the calendar … Read more

Town council approves $1.1 million water meter replacement

By Rob Vogt Water meters in Claresholm have reached the end of life, and must be replaced.At its Aug. 11 meeting, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for about $1.1 million to replace water meters, after hearing a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.Referring to a written report, he said the water meters, encoder receiver transmitters, and data collection system … Read more