Gladys was born in Claresholm on October 8,1930, the second child of six to Viggo and Elna Norgard. The family lived in town behind her father’s blacksmith shop. When Gladys was 14, the family moved to a farm northeast of Claresholm and becoming a farm girl suited her just fine.Gladys attended school, grades 1 to 12, in Claresholm. She was … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Independence Party has nominated their candidate in Livingstone-Macleod, which includes Claresholm, Stavely and the Municipal District of Willow Creek, for the upcoming provincial election in May.The party has chosen Claresholm native Corrie Toone, who said elected officials have dropped the ball.“They forgot they’re public servants,” he said in an interview on April 21. “They think we work … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see a variety of goods and services all under one roof.The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Trade Fair on Friday, April 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This year the trade fair moves to the Claresholm Arena from its … Read more…
By Rob VogtClimate activists are pushing for a war economy to deal with what they have deemed a climate emergency.That is one of the messages delivered by guest speaker Michelle Stirling by video conference to a gathering of 17 people hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project Claresholm Chapter at the Journeys Centre on April 20.Calling her presentation “Rationing and war … Read more…
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…