On Friday, January 12, 2024, we said a heartfelt farewell to the beloved Bernadette Louise Haynes of Stavely, Alberta, who peacefully passed away surrounded by her adoring family at the age of 75 in Claresholm, Alberta. Bernadette’s journey was one of strength and resilience, enduring health complications for over 15 years. Now, she has found tranquility, free from pain. Her … Read more…
July 31, 1949 – January 17, 2024 The world lost a true character.Alvin was a no BS, real teaser guy. He had a song for everything and everyone. The funniest guy with the biggest laugh. A card playing, game guy. A hockey guy, a Leafs guy, and whatever team his grandkids played on. A travel guy, a holiday could be … Read more…
January 19, 2024 Alberta’s Sheriff Highway Patrol (SHP) removed more than 1,200 impaired drivers from the province’s roads in 2023. In July 2021, the SHP was granted the authority to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences. Since then, SHP has caught almost 4,000 impaired drivers on provincial highways, increasing the safety of Albertans across the province. “Impaired driving is … Read more…
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…