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…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Avice Herrington on Friday, April 21, 2023.She will be forever missed by her loving husband of forty years, Orville Herrington; her sons, Blaine Tetz (Ethel) and Kevin Tetz (Judy); grandchildren, Kevin, Andrew and Breanna (Ryan); her siblings, Nelda (Dennis), Vicki, Valerie (Neil), Sigurd (Tilly) and Kirsten (Bob); and … Read more…
It is with heavy hearts and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew & cousin on April 27, 2023. The pain of losing him is like no other, but we take some comfort knowing he has been freed from his pain & suffering and is now at peace.Mitch was born July 21, 1988 in … Read more…
Sept 23, 1980 – April 23, 2023 It is with great sadness we say “until we meet again” to our daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Tanya passed away April 23rd at the age of 42 after a lengthy illness.Tanya was predeceased by her dad Corn Klippenstine and grandparents Victor and Bettine Loucks.She will be missed by her mom Jolyn … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see some great barrel racing and raise some money for a great cause.The eighth annual Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Benefit Barrel Race takes over the Claresholm Agriplex from May 5 to 7.Elaine Watt and Kaycee Mandel are organizing the event.They explained in a letter that one of the features of the weekend is … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter some adjustments, Claresholm town council has approved the 2023 town budget.Blair Bullock, the town’s director of corporate services, presented the budget at the April 24 council meeting.He noted there have been some changes since council approved the interim budget.Changes to the operating budget were:• An increase in revenue for municipal purposes, including provincial policing costs, of $30,000. … Read more…