By Rob VogtJason Hemmaway is the 2025 Claresholm Citizen of the Year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 14 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Connie Quayle, last year’s citizen of the year, presented the award.She opened by noting Hemmaway is someone whose dedication, generosity, and … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has taken the first step to increase the residential sewer usage charge from 50 per cent to 75 per cent of water consumption.At its April 13 meeting, council gave first reading to an amended water and sewer bylaw after hearing a presentation from Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.He explained the municipality’s water and … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to learn more about football from some of the best high school, junior and university coaches there are in the area.The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team is planning to host a football skills development camp May 1 and 2.The camp is free of charge and open to all football players … Read more…
By Rob VogtSeannon Ocampo is the 2025 Claresholm Junior Citizen of the Year.He was honoured at Volunteer Appreciation put on by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services on Tuesday, April 14 at the Claresholm Community Centre.Avery Gertner, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.“He is a remarkable young leader whose dedication, character, and commitment to … Read more…
With heavy hearts, the family of Wilfred “Bill” Ernest Toone of Claresholm announce his passing on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79.Bill was born on November 21, 1946, in Claresholm, Alberta, to Gwendolyn Gibbie and Henri Toone. He was the second oldest of four children and was raised on the family farm five miles east of town, where his grandparents … Read more…
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Martin J. Helmer, of Claresholm.Martin passed away suddenly at his home in Mumbles, Wales, on March 14, 2026, at age 38.He was born in Claresholm in May 1987, son of Florence Guynup and Barry Helmer. Beloved husband of Michelle McLaren, a dear son-in-law of Don … Read more…
The Claresholm Public Library hosted a Princess Tea Party on Saturday, April 11, attracting princesses of all ages to have tea, enjoy some photo opps, do crafts, receive a lot of cool prizes and more. Here, from left are princesses Hadley and Torrance Heitrich. Photo by Rob Vogt