It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Andrew Thompson announce his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was fighting cancer with amazing strength and grace. He was our warrior.Matt was born in Hamilton, ON. He attended school in Hamilton, Hagersville and Okotoks. He attended SAIT College where he studied for carpentry and won many scholarships for his hard … Read more…
Our cherished mother Marion Maureen (Mikel) Hart passed away June 12, 2026 ten days after her 97th birthday. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Mary Mikel (Scott), her brother Clarence Scott (Sonny), sister Lorna, son-in-law Jack Brosz, and, in 2016, her beloved husband, Raymond Henry Hart; her brother-in-law, Orrin Hart and sister-in-law Margaret Hart; also her brothers-in-law Norman … Read more…
The Claresholm Public Library held “World of Wheels” on Friday, June 19, where children could come in and play with various remote-controlled vehicles. The Claresholm RCMP and Fire Department were also on hand with their vehicles, so children could see and sit in them. Here, Mehtab Singh learns more about the jaws of life from Seth Wagner of the fire department. … Read more…
By Rob VogtOver the next 18 months, Patrick Gaede plans to learn everything he can about municipal government.The recent graduate of the University of Calgary joined the Town of Claresholm staff as a municipal intern on May 19, a position he will hold for the next year and a half.Born and raised in Calgary, Gaede earned a bachelor of arts … Read more…
By David GaleGrowing up in Claresholm, Ally Vegter never imagined her life experience would one day become the foundation for a movement helping some of Calgary’s most vulnerable people survive another night.Today, the Claresholm-raised registered nurse is the founder of Street Cats Night Reach, a grassroots outreach organization that walks Calgary’s downtown streets every Wednesday night offering food, medical care, … Read more…
By Rob VogtHistory will come alive at the Stavely and District Museum this summer.Once again this year, the museum will be hosting archaeology day.For children ages eight to 15, Archaeology Day will be on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch included.This year the theme will be ranching.Children will learn about the 1800s and how things were … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School celebrated pride in performance with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 11, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Syler Sabey and Briggs Baker tied for male athlete of the year.Maya Sabey was the honourable mention female athlete of the year.Huxley Thom was … Read more…