M.D. to invite Child Care Society to discuss funding

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek willinvite the Claresholm Child Care Society to appear as a delegation at council to discuss a fundingrequest to help finish their new playground.At its Dec. 13 meeting, council reviewed a letter from the society explaining the daycare program has been in service since Feb. 29, 1988. They are the only licensed day care … Read more

Cotter, Phyllis Annie

August 23, 1926 – December 29, 2023 Phyllis Annie Cotter (Peters) passed away peacefully December 29, 2023 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, with her daughters by her side, at the age of 97.Phyllis was born August 23, 1926 in Capel, Surrey England. Her family later moved to Beare Green, Surrey where she worked during the war sewing officers’ … Read more

Perepeluk, Linda Beryl

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

Longworth, Leanette

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

Morrison, George

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

Town council approves 2024 capital budget

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