It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Alice Black, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Gail will be lovingly remembered by her husband, George Black Sr.; children, Cindy Bodi and George Black Jr.; grandchildren, Alex McGaffin, Steven Bodi, Ryan Parisian, Amanda Bodi, Amanda McGaffin, Nathaniel Black, Kelly Black, Gabriel Black, and Violet Black; and great-grandchildren, … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm opened a new chapter in its hockey history as the Claresholm Cowboys stepped on the ice for their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League.The Cowboys hosted the Three Hills Titans at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, winning by a score of 8-3.Mario Hernandez-Mellin scored the first goal in Claresholm Cowboy history at 13:08, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls volleyball team won the championship of their home tournament this past weekend.The girls hosted their annual Cobra Classic tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, welcoming teams from the Crowsnest Pass, Vauxhall, Nanton, Mountainview and Lundbreck.In round robin play. the Cobras split with Crowsnest Consolidated High School of the Crowsnest Pass, … Read more…
The Claresholm and District Museum had a harvest festival on Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring a bouncey castle; food; a bake sale; train rides; a tractor show; live music and more. Clockwise from left are Shane Slettede with his vintage tractor; Darryl Slettede taking children on a train ride; and Azalea Meister surveying the desserts at the social centre. Photos by … Read more…
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTSJune 20, 1941 – September 10, 2026Mary Pollock was born in Claresholm, Alberta on June 20, 1941 and passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at the Claresholm General Hospital on September 10, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer.She is lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her husband, Ken Printup; her son Dean … Read more…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank McInenly, age 78, who passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, on September 17, 2026.From a young age, Frank learned the value of hard work, determination, and independence. At just 13 years old, he began working for himself by selling a Grad … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no better way to start this year’s Terry Fox Run then by having one Canadian icon pay tribute to another.As participants gathered at Faith Community Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept 20, for the 46th annual Terry Fox Run, emcee Brian Treadwell kicked things off by playing the perfect song for the day – “The Ballad of … Read more…