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By Lawrence Gleason Local Press Writer Granum had a Canada Day celebration. Following a suggestion Granum could hold a Canada Day Parade, even though its usual annual celebrations, including a community cake cutting, games, pancake breakfast, entertainment and fireworks were cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, local volunteer Fran Hanson, got into action. “We had a week to do it,” … Read more…
Marilyn Heyland is missing hockey. The cancellation of the National Hockey League season to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus has left the lifelong fan with nothing to watch. “I tried watching the ones they taped before but I thought, ‘I saw this one (already)’,” she said, referring to classic hockey games being aired on specialty sports channels. Heyland has … Read more…
Claresholm Local Press is best in class for the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association, bringing home the title of Best Overall Newspaper, plus other awards presented virtually over the last three weeks.
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing monument. Between July 2 and July 3, a polished black granite graveside monument was taken from the area of 42nd Avenue and Fifth Street East. The monument is described as 36 inches tall, rough rocky on the sides, and with a highly polished top. Anyone with information on this … Read more…
June 1, 1931 – June 24, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Family of Richard (Dick) Doyle McPeak, announce his peaceful passing on, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre at the age of 89. Richard was the first of 3 children born to Doyle & Elma McPeak in Nanton, AB … Read more…
Feb 25 1959 – June 17, 2020 It’s with heavy hearts we must announce the passing of Brenda our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Brenda grew up on the family farm West of Barons, firstborn child to Glen and Marlene Hobbs. She spoke often of her horse, King. Brenda spent her whole life in the Barons area … Read more…