M.D. gauges interest in rural crime watch for Claresholm/Nanton area

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contact the Fort Macleod rural crime watch group to see if they would be interested in meeting with people from the Claresholm and Nanton area to form a broader organization, and a meeting date for further discussion on starting a rural crime watch has been set.About 35 people gathered at the … Read more

Long-time infrastructure director retires

By Rob VogtAfter 27 years with the Town of Claresholm and 21 in a managerial position, the town’s director of infrastructure services has retired.Town council, staff, family and friends gathered at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Thursday, April 6 to bid a fond farewell to Mike Schuweiler.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, brought best wishes from the … Read more

Students create exhibit on history of schools

By Rob VogtAs you pass through the front doors of Willow Creek Composite High School you will be taken on a journey through the history of schools in the Town of Claresholm.Students Emmitt Carlson, Phoenix Fox and Aastha Singh, working with Bill Kells and Ali Hemmaway of the Claresholm and District Museum, have created an exhibit detailing that history.Kells, who … Read more

Norgard, Ellis

March 27, 1929 – March 27, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our favourite uncle, Ellis Norgard, passing on his 94th birthday.Ellis Martin Norgard was born March 27, 1929. He grew up on the farm in the Claresholm/Stavely area. After graduation he, along with his sister Grace, took over the operation of the family … Read more

Fath, Arden

March 3, 1944 – March 29, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Arden Fath announce his passing on March 29, 2023 at the age of 79 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sheryl, daughter Christine (Darren), son Carter (Amanda), as well as four grandchildren, Keanna, Brady, Kamden and Griffin who affectionately called him … Read more