By Rob VogtClaresholm town council will provide $1,000 to the “Soup Bowl” a new initiative in the community, to purchase a freezer that will become the property of the Claresholm Social Centre if the “Soup Bowl” initiative concludes.The decision came at council’s May 8 meeting after they reviewed information provided by Brenda Halliwell, organizer of the “Soup Bowl”.She explained they … Read more…
September 11, 1939 – April 27, 2023 Born Sept 11, 1939, William Neil Gelowitz passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 in Claresholm, Alberta, at the age of 83.Bill was born in Pierceland, Saskatchewan to his parents Dan and Josephine, and leaves behind his eight brothers, his four sisters, and their families. He is … Read more…
September 20, 1938 – May 2, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom & Oma, Joan Adella Schiebout on May 2, 2023.Joan was the eldest of four children, born to Joseph Mogielka and Beatrice Sweet on September 20, 1938 in Fernie, B.C. She went to hair dressing school in Lethbridge and met the love … Read more…
By Rob VogtCourage, dedication, and hard work were honoured as three long-time members of the Claresholm Fire Department were sent off in style after a combined 90-plus years of service.Between 70 and 80 people were expected to celebrate the retirement of Lieutenant Gerald McNair and Captains Danny Egger and Grant Ling at a gathering at the Claresholm Community Centre on … Read more…
By Rob VogtJace McLean wants Claresholm to be a place where people want to live, put down roots and make Claresholm their home.The new director of infrastructure started working for the Town of Claresholm in January of 2013 as a temporary labourer, until January of 2014.He went full time then, in 2015, moved into public works where he took all … Read more…
By Rob VogtA local high-school student has received recognition and funding for a project to protect the local watershed, and is seeking the Town of Claresholm’s permission to do it at the Frog Creek wetlands.Mary-Ann Toone appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s April 24 meeting to talk about her bat boxes project.She explained she is a Grade 9 … Read more…
February 26, 1939 – April 23, 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Frances Marie Erick announce her passing on April 23, 2023 at the age of 84.She will be lovingly remembered by her children Garth (Jen) and Gwynne (Dalyn); grandchildren Odin (Amy) and Terril; brothers Robert (Margery) McDougall and Reg (Linda) McDougall; as well as numerous … Read more…