By Rob VogtSoon, residents of the Town of Claresholm may have a regular opportunity to meet with mayor and council on a less formal basis to discuss issues in the community.At its Jan. 22 meeting, after a discussion on the topic, Claresholm town council directed administration to prepare a formal proposal for future council discussion on “coffee with council” events.Abe … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm will support a fundraiser held at the Claresholm Arena by a regional hockey association with all proceeds going to STARS Air Ambulance.At its Jan. 22 meeting, town council agreed to waive the ice fees at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, for the Foothills Bisons AA Hockey Association’s fundraising event.A letter from Lexie Farmer, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra girls had a big win against a traditional rival in junior varsity basketball action on Monday night.The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe Flyers of Fort Macleod on Jan. 29, defeating them by a score of 54-43.Scoring for Claresholm were Tori Stonehouse with 13 points; Ashley Mandac with 10 points; Hayley Bronson … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe federal and provincial governments have announced they are extending the deadline to Feb. 22 to apply for drought livestock assistance to help producers maintain breeding herds.A Jan. 25 news release states the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is extending the application deadline, as well as expanding eligibility to 23 new regions. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery … Read more…
June 15, 1932 to January 21, 2024 Roy Johnson passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 91 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary; his two sons, Tim (Joy) and Todd (Kristein); five grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and family members throughout Canada and England.Predeceased by his parents, Harold … Read more…
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marian Rebecca (Becki) Mathewson announces her sudden, and unexpected passing into the arms of God, where she reunited with her love, Bill. She passed in Lethbridge, AB on January 23, 2024.Becki met Bill in the early 1990s and they fell in love almost immediately. They decided to join their families together … Read more…
Mary Jane Pickering, died peacefully January 25, 2024 at 7:26 pm at the Rockyview Hospital, with family by her side.She was born in Fort Macleod on October 12, 1940 to her parents Konon (Mike) and Margaret Zumik. She was raised in Pearce until they moved into Fort Macleod in 1957 , where upon graduation she was employed at Telus (formerly … Read more…