By Rob VogtThe RCMP are urging people to take the necessary precautions when they are warming up their vehicles as winter truly sets in.As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start.Operation Cold Start is designed to work with the public … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder returned from their Christmas break with a vengeance, smothering Brooks in their lone Tier-3 game in weekend Central Alberta Hockey League action.The Thunder hosted Brooks on Sunday, Jan. 7, winning by a score of 7-1, coming within just under two minutes of shutting them out.Claresholm took control early, pouring in three goals in the … Read more…
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…
Oct 12, 1953 – Dec 29, 2023 “She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.”~ Ariana Dancu It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of a warrior. Linda left us after two cancer battles: she faced both her fight and her … Read more…
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…
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…