The family of Darla Cates announces with heavy hearts her passing onJune 5, 2025, in High River, Alberta, at the age of 83 years.Born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan to James and Muriel MacKinnon.Darla is predeceased by her sole mate/her husband Arthur. (when she was upset with him it was Arthur Donald Shithead). And her little brother Garry MacKinnon.Mom was a quiet … Read more…
October 14, 1932 – September 5, 2025 Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and husband, David Simpson took his last ride on September 5, 2025 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, where he called home for the past five years.David will be forever remembered by his wife Carol, children, Stanley (Debra) Simpson, Chiki (Arnold) Vegter, Frank (Cindy) Simpson, Flint … Read more…
Robert, aka Fonz or Bob, proudly lived an unconventional life full of adventures and bravely on his own terms!Born and raised in Stavely, he was well known as a cute, but mischievous youngster. Then a really good guy who was dependable and particular, taking great pride in making sure things were done right. He was a man of many talents … Read more…
Release date: 2025 09 10 Teachers will be on strike October 6, if a deal isn’t reached between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA). Reaching a negotiated settlement for teachers, students and their families remains our priority. “What teachers want is simple: classrooms that are properly funded and wages that reflect their value to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It is time to finish it – to put an end to cancer.Forty-five years ago Terry Fox dipped the foot of his prosthetic right leg into the Atlantic Ocean.His goal was to run across Canada.Calling it the “Marathon of Hope”, Fox aimed to raise money – $1 for each Canadian – and awareness of cancer and cancer … Read more…
By Rob Vogt People had the chance last week to sign a petition seeking a referendum on the question: “Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?”Jackie Chalmers was downtown seeking signatures on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.The group she is with needs to gather at least 300,000 signatures, representing 10 per cent of the electorate who voted in the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Willow Creek Composite High School was a busy place last week, as students returned to classes on Sept. 2.“There’s lots of things happening,” said Principal Robert Rodgers.Enrollment has remained steady at 366 students, just as projected.The school has also welcomed five new teachers.Ella Maleszewski is teaching physical education and is the school’s new athletic director.Kaitlyn Bowman, who is … Read more…