April 1, 1957 – January 5, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Margie Derksen (nee Margaret Ann Howard), announces her sudden death on January 5, 2024 in Claresholm, Alberta.Margie, who was born April 1, 1957 in Springdale, Newfoundland, was a loving wife and best friend to Cornie, who recognized his soulmate when he met her, and … Read more…
August 28, 1945 – January 8, 2024 In celebration and memory of Art Lange.Art was born to August and Emily Lange on August 28, 1945 at the General Hospital in Claresholm, Alberta. With two older sisters, Irene and Linda, Art was the youngest of three. He grew up in the Claresholm community and attended school in town. He finished his … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs temperatures dropped to minus-35 degrees Celsius and colder, they not only caused people to plug in their vehicles, dress in layers and take other precautions, they caused the closure of schools and a call by the provincial government to conserve electricity.On Jan. 11, the Livingstone Range School Division announced that due to the extreme cold weather and … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlthough recent snowfall is a welcome relief, planning is underway throughout Alberta for the drought that is coming in the spring.At its Jan. 10 meeting, the council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulze, minister of Environment and Protected Areas, about the water situation in the province.“Alberta is currently in a significant drought,“ Schulze wrote. “During summer 2023, several … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has zoned land recently annexed on the western boundary of town to agricultural/transitional.At its Jan. 8 meeting, council held a public hearing in order to gather any feedback on the proposed zoning.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained the zoning is part of the process of the town annexing three quarter sections on its … Read more…
By Alexis Way, Willow Creek 4-H District and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubThe Willow Creek 4-H District hosted a curling bonspiel and dance on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Claresholm Curling Club.The event was open to clubs, 4-H members in the 4-H South Region of Alberta.Each club in our district was represented at the bonspiel, as well, we … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe RCMP are urging people to take the necessary precautions when they are warming up their vehicles as winter truly sets in.As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start.Operation Cold Start is designed to work with the public … Read more…