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…
The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-11 Thunder wrapped up their season this past weekend with a two-game, total-goal series against Fort Macleod in Central Alberta Hockey League first-round playoff action.The Thunder visited Fort Macleod on Saturday, Feb. 21, dropping a tough 12-5 decision.Scoring for the Thunder were Lincoln Groves, assisted by Carter Dow; Groves on the power play, assisted by Kyden … Read more…
July 16, 1933 – February 4, 2026Francois George Dingreville of Pincher Creek, beloved husband of the late Yvonne Dingreville, passed away peacefully February 4, 2026, at the Longterm Care Facility in Blairmore, Alberta.George is survived by his son David (Bonnie); grandson Tyler(Valerie Michalsky) Dingreville, their children Fallon and Brennley; granddaughter Kacey-Jo Cotter (Nolan), their children Oakley and Hazen; sister Jean … Read more…
Omar Dunkley, in white of the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team works gainst a Pincher Creek defender under the basket in a post-season playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 14. For full coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtAs the temperatures drop, the snow falls and it begins to look and feel a lot more like winter, it sets the perfect stage for one thing – Winterfest.The annual event will take over the inside and outside of the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, Feb. 21.Winterfest starts at 2 p.m. with a wide variety of things to … Read more…