August 20, 1962 – April 8, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Val Dean Florence on the morning ofApril 8, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Val was born on August 20, 1962, at Calgary, AB to Gordon & Pat Florence. He was the third oldest of four children: one brother, Cal, … Read more…
March 2, 1931 – March 2, 2023 We announce the passing of our mot:her,our grandma, and our great gramma. Lorraine passed away peacefully on her 92nd birthday at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm.She leaves behind two daughters, Bev Nelson and Cindy Welsh, five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents Jack and Edith … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen a woman is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, there is help available.At its April 11 meeting, Claresholm town council learned more about Rowan House when two of its staff appeared as a delegation.Linette Soldan is the executive director for Rowan House and Kelly Smit is the resource development team lead.Smit explained Rowan House has been in operation … Read more…
By Rob VogtWithout volunteers, many of the community organizations would simply not be able to function.That is one of the observations made by Holly Gillespie, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She points out volunteers run the non-profit organizations in the community.“We need them,” Gillespie said, adding “volunteers power the community.”She cites an example in her … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe main entrance and viewing area at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has opened again.In a recent statement, Alberta Health Services announced that as of April 17 the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions opened the public entrance door to the pool.As per Alberta Health Services policy, masking is still required at all Alberta Health Services sites.Because the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its 2022 operating budget of $17.2 million.The decision came at council’s April 12 meeting after a presentation by administration.It stated the total operating budget revenue is $17,202,235 with total operating budget expenditures of $17,156,645, generating a surplus of $45,590.Council previously approved an interim budget, and there have … Read more…
Pipe bomb suspects make first court appearance Frank McTighe, LOCAL PRESS CONTRIBUTOR | Posted on April 12 2023 Two suspects in recent pipe bomb explosions in Claresholm had their cases adjourned Wednesday until the end of May. The accused made their first appearance in Fort Macleod court of justice Wednesday before Justice Paul Pharo. Duty counsel lawyer Marshall Gourlay acted on … Read more…