By Rob VogtThe Stavely Arena was turned into a five-sheet curling rink, complete with purple rings, as the community welcomed the Elks and Royal Purple Canadian Curling Championship last week.The event ran from March 23 to 25, attracting 17 teams in three events.The event began with the opening ceremonies on Thursday, March 23.,Piper Steven DeGraaf and RCMP Constable Chris Vitek … Read more…
Larry Koshney passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 86 years old. His lifelong love, Mary, was at his side, as they were their entire 59 years of marriage.Larry will live on in the hearts of his wife Mary; and his three children, Abby (Anna), Shane (Vanessa) and Tara (Lance) Petersen. Grandpa Larry will also … Read more…
October 29, 1955 – March 15, 2023 Brenda McLeod (née Fjordbotten) passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 67.She will be lovingly remembered by not only her daughters Raine and Bobbie, but her brothers Paul, Kevin (Diane), and Wayne Fjordbotten, her many nieces and nephews, and her lifelong friends.She is predeceased by her husband of over 40 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contribute $1,500 for the recruitment of members for the creation of a Rural Crime Watch.At its March 8 meeting, M.D. council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan that administration was recommending the funds be allocated for an open house to start the process of creating a Rural Crime Watch.The … Read more…
By Rob VogtNine local women were honoured on International Women’s Day for their inspiring contributions to the community.On March 8, surprised at their places of work and around the community with a certificate, balloons, and gifts, were:• Starla Alder;• Lauren Billey;• Michelle DeDominicis;• Holly Gillespie;• Kim Gugala;• Suzy Nash;• Carolyn Williams;• Natalie Wright;• Amanda Zimmer.The recognition was the idea of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no one more responsible for the sight and sound of the Claresholm Thunder senior men’s hockey team than Dallas McCarthy.Not only was he the original voice who called Thunder games down at the Claresholm Arena from 1991 to 1999, but he designed the logo that ended up on the jerseys, the exterior wall of the dressing … Read more…
May 17, 1926 – March 5, 2023 Florence Kathleen Deschamps, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 5, 2023 in Claresholm, Alberta. Florence leaves behind her loving children, Patricia (Randy) Ames of Claresholm, Alberta, Les (Holly) Deschamps of Stavely, Alberta and Joy (John) Oliverio of Calgary, Alberta; her 7 grandchildren, Leigh-Anna, Janel, Guy, Michael, Eryne, Mark & Darla; along with numerous … Read more…