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…
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…
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…
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…
October 6, 1949 ~ March 30, 2023 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Valerie Gale Klyne announce her passing Thursday, March 30, 2023, with family at her side, at the age of 73.Val was born in Winnipeg, MB on October 6, 1949. She attended Weston Elementary School where she met the love of her life, Dennis, in … Read more…
By Rob VogtTwo Claresholm men have been charged in connection with recent bomb incidents in town.The police issued a release March 29 stating that on March 25, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Claresholm RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a loud bang from a garage in Claresholm.A witness said they saw two people carry a person and put them in … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School turned back the hands of time, hosting a retro night and basketball alumni games.The stands were full as players from the last four decades returned to the school on Friday night, March 31.The current senior varsity girls’ took on the ladies’ alumni, who brought their “A” game, winning by a score of 70-43.Scoring … Read more…