It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Ronald Gary Beaton, known as Gary all his life. He passed away peacefully at the Claresholm auxiliary on Saturday, March 21, 2026 after a two year illness at 79 years.Gary was born on August 9, 1946 in Lethbridge AB to Maxine and Albert Beaton. He was raised alongside of … Read more…
Trickster Theatre spent last week with students at Willow Creek Composite High School teaching them about story, acting and putting on a play. The theme was about building and sustaining rural community, and students wrote all the plays, which reflected their own ideas and experiences at the school and in the community. For more coverage please see page nine. Photo … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council will support the Claresholm and District Bench Show with advertising in the bench show catalogue of $170 and awards of $600 for the 2026 and 2027 bench shows.The decision came at council’s March 23 meeting, after they reviewed correspondence from the Claresholm and District Fair Board.In previous years, the town sponsored the following cash award(s) … Read more…
By Mayor Jennifer HandleyMuch has happened since our last water-bill update. As we enter budget season and prepare for strategic planning, we have a lot to discuss and it’s always a two-way conversation. If you have questions about anything, please reach out to me or any member of council.Chief Administrative Officer transitionCouncil has appointed Tara Vandervalk as Nanton’s next Chief … Read more…
The 2026 Claresholm Curling Club league champions for ladies’ are at top, from left Tricia Burgess; Leah Blake; Ceri Penner; and Teresa Donahue; and the men’s champions are at bottom from left Carsen Dunlop; Kole Slaughter; Wyatt Mason-Lamb; and Randal Hall. Photos submitted
Len passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026 to be with his forever partner Gail.Len was born in 1940, the first of 5 children, leading the way for Gordon, Margaret, Judy, and Ron whom he was always there for.Len worked in GM parts in Regina, Estavan, and Calgary. He and Gail resided in Calgary, a Cabin at Whispering Pines … Read more…
Born September 16, 1958. Passed away March 10, 2026. Val was born in the Cardston hospital, the daughter of Wallace and Inez French. She had two brothers, Monte and K.C, and two sisters, Melanie and Penny. The French family grew up on a ranch southwest of Hillspring. Val grew up in a real rodeo family. It was all rodeo, all … Read more…