By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved an out-of-budget expenditure of up to $112,500 to complete the skatepark located south of the town office, to be funded by Local Government Fiscal Framework capital grant funds.The decision came at council’s May 13 meeting, after Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney updated them on the situation.He explained site preparations have begun for skatepark … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has updated the Town of Claresholm/Municipal District of Willow Creek water shortage response plan restriction guide, and directed administration to further investigate options for perpetually set watering schedules for odd and even properties.At its May 13 meeting, council was updated on the changes by Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer.Referring to a written report, … Read more…
Verle was born on July 29, 1931, in Claresholm, the first daughter of Jay and Stella Little. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Stavely. In June 1950, Verle married Doug Johnson of Stavely. They farmed together and worked at the family service station. In 1958, they moved to Carmangay, where Doug worked at an elevator and … Read more…
Beverly was a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, a funny and feisty friend, and a lifelong maker, stitcher, and grower of stunning things. She died April 29, 2024 at age 86.Bev was born in Banff on May 6, 1937, to Frank and Agnes Peterson. A challenging childhood saw stops in Revelstoke and Vancouver and shaped her resilient personality. Young adulthood … Read more…
It is with profound sadness we announce that passing of Margaret Roemmele (nee Taylor) on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 77 years. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Margaret passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle against cancer. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, … Read more…
Born in Claresholm June 2, 1947,and passed away in Calgary on April 12, 2024Bob was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Gladys, and his brother Don.He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mavis; his two sons Trevor (Neva) and Jaret (Nicole); and Grumps’ four grandchildren, Jacob, Hannah, Pheora and Kiri. He leaves behind his brothers, Perry (Sharel), Dale, Cliff (Lorraine); … Read more…
Brent Wesley Carey passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in High River, AB, at the age of 65 years.He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Peggy; three children and their families: son, Ryan (Nicole) Carey and their kids Easton and Dallas; daughter, Jamie (Dillon) Casebeer and their kids Brynlee and Lennon; and son, … Read more…