AUGUST 31, 1946 – DECEMBER 10, 2023 Our hearts are heavy as we share with you the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend Linda Beryl (Barclay/Husberg) Perepeluk.Linda is survived by her loving husband Thomas Perepeluk; children, Shelly, Sandra, and Sherri; and grandchildren, Michael, Shayla, Sianna, Logan Cassandra, and Paige. Linda will be greatly missed by all members … Read more…
Jeannette Louise Longworth was born in Fort Chipewyan, AB on August 18,1945 to Marie and Zacharie Ladouceur.She was taken home to be with the Lord and is now reunited with the love of her life, Herbert Longworth.She was pre-deceased by her parents, Marie Heron and Zacharie Ladouceur, stepdad Roy Heron, sister Margaret Kapola, brothers Edward, Joseph and Patrick Ladouceur and … Read more…
August 26, 1955 – January 5, 2024 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of George Reginald Morrison, who passed away at the age of 68 years, on January 5, 2024 after his battle with cancer.George was born in Calgary, Alberta on August 26, 1955 to Bill and Florence Morrison. He was raised and attended school in Okotoks … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved a capital budget that will include about $4.3 million in spending on equipment and infrastructure for the next year.At its Dec. 11 meeting, Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, and Jace McLean, the town’s director of infrastructure, presented the capital budget for approval.A summary of projects and funding sources is:• Bobcat replacement … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council was recently updated on the activities of the Claresholm RCMP by the detachment’s new commanding officer.Sergeant Perry Pelletier appeared as a delegation at council’s Dec. 11 meeting to present the detachment’s quarterly report.He started by discussing staffing.The detachment is allocated seven positions – one sergeant; one corporal; and five constables.Currently they have an acting corporal … Read more…
Allison McKee – The Whole You Usually, I am fine coming up with a topic for a column. I now spend most of my time immersed in the mental and physical health literature and new research, so there is always something exciting (at least to me) to write about and bring to this weekly column.If you’ve followed from the beginning, … Read more…
March 22, 1941 — December 25, 2023 Ken passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023, at the age of 82.Ken, 1 of 9 children, was born in Innisfail, AB, and as a lad, spent three summers at the Vernon Army Cadet camp. This had a huge impact and when he went home, he joined the militia for several … Read more…