William (Bill) George Bach, MD, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, physician, and deacon, passed away on July 26, 2026.He was born on December 29, 1936, in Carmangay, Alberta, to Leonard and Josephine Bach. He grew up on a wheat farm with a hard-working father and a mother who served as a local schoolteacher. Bill attended the University of … Read more…
Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, Claresholm, AB.Gordon was born in 1942 in Regina, SK to Annie and Louis Szostak. He was the second of five children and has been predeceased by his son Clifford, brother Len, and sister Margaret., and survived by his wife Sharon, his son Darrell and … Read more…
The Claresholm Arts Society hosted quilting and musical theatre camps at the Claresholm Community Centre from July 20 to 24. Here, the musical theatre students wrap up camp on Friday afternoon by performing the show they had been working on all week. For full coverage please see page five. Photo by Rob Vogtpage five. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtWith the resignation of Craig Zimmer from Claresholm town council, voters will go to the polls to fill the vacant council position on Oct. 19.The decision came at council’s July 20 meeting, after a long discussion.Karine Keys, who has served as chief returning officer for several municipal elections and byelections, said she proposed Oct. 19 because that was … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has been honoured for its hard work and dedication on not one but two of its musical theatre productions.CalgaryACTS, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres recently announced the nominations for the 2026 Community Theatre Awards, where the Claresholm Arts Society earned 12 nominations for their production of “Annie” and 13 nominations for “Little Shop of … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs local artisan Dean Lindquist continues on his journey of making guitars, each instrument tells its own story.The journey started simply enough for the retired Grade 5 teacher with cigar box guitars.“I had tried to play regular guitar,” he said from his living room in Claresholm where he was surrounded by the fruits of his labour.His sister is a … Read more…
March 24, 1930 – July 13, 2026With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Merle Eileen Matheson onJuly 13, 2026 at the age of 96.Merle is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Maureen (Roger) Schell and their children Tricia, Natalie (Landon Reglin) and Crystal (Justin Gillis).Merle will be dearly missed by her daughter Tammy and her children Shawn (Richelle) … Read more…