Sparta House held a pancake breakfast and garage sale on Saturday, July 11, to raise funds for programs and awareness of what Sparta House does. Here, Bruce Luft peruses just some of the items on sale. Sparta House is a welcoming and non-judgmental mental health clubhouse where adult members with mental illness can take part in various programs, build friendships … Read more…
The Range gravel road race took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 11, starting in Centennial park looping through the roads west of town, and returning to Centennial Park. Here, the racers get started. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several capital projects throughout the municipality, including roads, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s June 24 meeting, council was updated by Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, on the projects as follows:Moon River Estates two new water wellsThis project involves the replacement of two groundwater wells, which are … Read more…
Claresholm and Granum both came alive on July 1 with Canada Day celebrations offering something for everyone throughout the day and into the evening. From left are Cecilie Fleming, the Granum area councillor with the Municipal District of Willow Creek, and Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, cutting the official Canada Day cake in the Homesteader at Granview Park in Granum. … Read more…
By Rob VogtSenior Protect, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of and combats elder abuse, and advocates for seniors experiencing it, is raising serious questions about senior care in Southern Alberta.Gabrielle Kirk, director of Senior Protect, appeared as a delegation at the June 8 meeting of Claresholm town council to discuss grave concerns about senior care in facilities across Southern … Read more…
By David GaleWhen Kimberly Heath first arrived in Claresholm in 1999, it wasn’t part of a carefully plotted career move, it was, as she describes it, the result of a phone call, a prayer, and a decision made in a matter of minutes.At the time, she was a newly ordained minister with the United Church of Canada, living in Toronto … Read more…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry McIntosh. Larry, or “Mac” as he was known to many, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sue, and his daughters, Stephanie (Tim), Brenley, and Krista (Jesse).Dad will be remembered as a loving husband, father, … Read more…