By Rob VogtThe clock will turn back to the late 1800s next week when cowboy action shooters with names such as “Alberta Annie”, “Southwest Trapper”, and “Greenhorn Slim” will gather in the hills west of Granum to determine who will be the national champions.From Aug. 15 to 20, the Porcupine Hills Shadow Riders, the local club, will present the “Shadow … Read more…
Flora “Jean” WalkerJanuary 12, 1935 ~ July 23, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Flora “Jean” Walker must announce her passing on the date of July 23, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. Jean was born in Medicine Hat on January 12, 1935, and grew up on her family farm outside of Bow Island. In May of 1956 … Read more…
Louise LovellSeptember 16, 1945 – July 2, 2023Louise Christine Lovell (McCracken) was born in Edmonton, Alberta on September 16, 1945 to Dr. James and Norma McCracken. They lived in Edmonton and Luscar, then moved to Oyen in 1954 where Louise grew up in town and on the farm with her younger brother Jim and younger siblings Andy and Norma.She loved … Read more…
Peggy (Margaret) BakerSeptember 26, 1945 – July 25, 2023The family of Peggy (Margaret) Baker are saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday July 25 in the Claresholm General Hospital with family and friends at her side. She was surrounded with lots of love from family and staff.Peggy was born in Camrose AB on September 26th 1945 to Jack and Dorothy … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Alberta RCMP are warning people to be aware of a new scam involving the promise of a farm grant.The police issued a news release on July 19 advising the public they are investigating a complaint of a farm grant fraud. The investigation revealed the victim signed up for a farm grant on a website that came up … Read more…
The Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place at Granview Park in Granum on July 28, 29, and 30. Photos by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Arts Society has earned 11 nominations for its production of “Cinderella”.On July 24, Calgary’s Alliance of Community Theatres announced the nominations for the 2023 Community Theatre or CAT awards celebrating the best of community theatre in Calgary and neighbouring communities.A total of 17 productions were nominated from 12 different companies. There were four companies new to Calgary’s … Read more…