Stavely/Parkland 4-H Club celebrates 80th anniversary

By Rob VogtIt was an opportunity to celebrate 80 years of learning to do by doing.Members, alumni, family and friends gathered at the Stavely Community Centre on Sunday, Nov. 23, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Stavely/Parkland 4-H Club.Darby Sundquist, herself a member for seven years, was the emcee for the event.She noted the mission of 4-H is “4-H Alberta … Read more

High school Cobras recognized for football excellence

By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThis past week, the Southland Football League met to select its annual all-star team and four Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra players walked away with six awards.The process involved coaches submitting players to be considered and offering up reasons for their consideration. The coaches would then vote for each position, with the … Read more

Place your bets

The Claresholm and District Health Foundation held their Casino Royale fall fundraising gala at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 22, with proceeds going to local health-care needs. The event featured casino games with play money, and everyone was encouraged to dress up in the style of the 1920s. From left are Shannon Clay, Andy Hart and Ramona Hart … Read more

Dimm, Marilyn Joyce

June 22, 1931 – November 25, 2025Surrounded by family, Marilyn Dimm passed away peacefully in Claresholm, Alberta, at 94 years of age.Marilyn was born in Chegoggin, NS to a fishing family, and was raised in nearby Sandford, NS. Marilyn attended Teacher’s College in Truro, NS, and then taught in Yarmouth, NS, and Knowlton, PQ, before taking the train west to … Read more

Nurses’ strike narrowly averted; agreement to be voted on

By Rob Vogt It literally went down to the last minute before auxiliary nursing care licensed practical nurses and health care aides were set to go on strike. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees reported their negotiating team secured a tentative agreement with the employer, Alberta Health Services, just one minute before a strike was scheduled to begin. Members still … Read more