By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterIf you have ever wanted to volunteer at one of the health facilities in Claresholm, now is your chance.Janessa Reimer started as the new volunteer resources coordinator for Alberta Health Services for Claresholm and Vulcan on Jan. 24, and she is excited to recruit volunteers and create new volunteer opportunities at Claresholm General Hospital, … Read more…
By Walker Way – Club reporterDevelopment of communication skills is a significant part of 4-H.On Jan. 14, 2023, the members of the Claresholm Multi 4-H Club met at the Claresholm Nazarene Church for their annual speak-offs.After the last two years of there not being any Multi-Club in Claresholm, it was a brand new year with all members, who had never … Read more…
August 4, 1935 ~ January 20, 2023It is with great sadness that the family of Alvin Kelly announce his passing on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Calgary.As a boy, Alvin made the trek from Alberta to Port Coquitlam with his family in an old car, finding their future home when they ran out of gas. As a young man Alvin … Read more…
September 28, 1936 – January 21, 2023It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sonja Lillian Hudson (Slettede) and honour her life. She was the eldest child of three and was born Sept. 28, 1936, to Joe and Lilly Slettede.She was born in Claresholm and raised in town. After High School, she went to Normal School in … Read more…
October 13, 1939 ~ January 18, 2023Eichi was born in New Westminster, BC; and worked as a mechanic for many years then retired in Claresholm, AB.He will be forever remembered for his love of camping, fishing, golfing, working on vehicles with his step-son and grandson and spending time with family.He is survived by his wife Karen; step-son Raymond (Charlotte); grandchildren … Read more…
August 6, 1941 – Grande Prairie, AlbertaJanuary 13, 2023 – Calgary, AlbertaIt is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of our father Denton Black and beloved husband to his late wife Christa Black of Claresholm, Alberta. Denton passed peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 81 years with his daughters by his side in … Read more…
Vivian Margaret Bietz of Claresholm passed away at home onJanuary 11, 2023 at 66 years of age.Vivian was born March 7, 1956 in High River as the youngest of four daughters to Paul and Edna Bietz.She is survived by her sisters Paulette Schulte (Fred) of Edmonton and Linda Findlay (John) of Calgary, brother-in-law Brett Gale of Calgary, nieces and nephews … Read more…