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…
The Claresholm Skating Club presented their year-end showcase “Disney on Ice” at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, March 21. Skaters had a chance to show family, friends and members of the community all they have learned this season, culminating in the grande finale above. Year-end awards were also presented. For full coverage please see pages eight and 16. Photo by … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre elected a new board at its annual general meeting last week.At its meeting on March 18, the membership elected:• President, Doug MacPherson;• Vice-president, Glenna Povey;• Secretary, Sheryl Cassar;• Treasurer, Kathy Mann;• Directors, Lise LeMoine; Terry Mahoney; Vada Kolish; and Leslie McDavid;• Past-president, Marian Rooney;• Town of Claresholm representative, David Knox.Mayor’s messageThe meeting opened with … Read more…
By Rob VogtGrade 9 students at Willow Creek Composite High School had a first-hand education on government last week.John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills which includes Claresholm, paid a visit to Merry Franz’s Grade 9 social studies class on March 18 to discuss just what his job entails.“I really look forward to these opportunities to come talk to the high … Read more…
By Rob VogtA lot happened over the last three months for the Claresholm RCMP.Sergeant Perry Pelletier, Claresholm detachment commander, appeared as a delegation at the March 11 meeting of the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek to provide his quarterly update.He noted the quarter ran from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025, then went over the detachment’s policing … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Modern Alberta farms rely heavily on women getting their post-secondary education and returning to the countryside to take on leadership roles, an MLA said recently. But their full participation in the province’s foundational industry is nothing new, the UCP’s Tara Sawyer told the legislature in acknowledgement of UN International Year of the Woman Farmer … Read more…