By Rob VogtA resident is concerned information on Claresholm’s air quality be presented accurately and in context, and that Claresholm not sign on to a document that will bind the town to regulations that will harm the interests of its citizens.Rose Petek appeared as a delegation at the June 12 meeting of town council.She said she saw an air quality … Read more…
Pat passed peacefully with his family at his side at 79 years of age at his winter home in Sun City West, Arizona on November 9, 2022, following a lengthy and bravely fought battle with cancer.He is survived by his wife Edie (Lockrem), daughter Susan (Paul) Homik, son Micheal (Jennifer) Henker, as well as grandchildren Reid and Jonah Homik and … Read more…
March 21, 1946 – June 11, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, Donald Bauer.He leaves behind his wife of 56 years Betty; daughters Tracy Bauer, Karen (Kristian) Wold; grandchildren Carly Bauer, Hayley Bauer, and Arik Wold; brother Marvin Bauer; sister Marj (Jack) Derochie; nieces and nephews … Read more…
May 27, 1957 ~ June 10, 2023 Joan Benson (née Mansfield) passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, with her family by her side at Claresholm General Hospital.Joan was born on May 27, 1957, in Liverpool, England. Joan brought joy and laughter to those around her with her quick wit and vibrant personality. She was a proud scouser and brightened … Read more…
November 5, 1948 – June 6, 2023 Jean passed away peacefully at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta on June 6, 2023.Born on November 5, 1948, in Edmonton, Alberta, Jean was the daughter of Betty and Rev. Dr. John Sorochan. After a brief stay in Calgary, Jean spent a most enjoyable childhood in High River, where her father … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 4-H beef clubs in Claresholm, Stavely/Parkland, and Fort Macleod held their district lamb and steer shows at the Claresholm Agriplex on Tuesday, June 6.The final results were:Lamb show• Willow Creek District market lamb grand champion, Paisley Barrett, Claresholm; reserve grand champion, Taylor McNab, Fort Macleod.• Willow Creek District Pen of five lambs grand champion, Stavely/Parkland; reserve grand … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved upgrades to the water treatment plant.At its May 23 meeting, council agreed to proceed with the Water Treatment Plant Numatics G3 Upgrade in 2023 for a maximum amount of $140,146.56 funded by an Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership Grant of $64,317 and the remainder funded by the town’s water and sewer utility capital reserve.A … Read more…