1939 – 2023Gerald Drist, beloved husband of Marlene Drist, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years.Gerald will be privately remembered by his family. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Besides his loving wife Marlene, Gerald is survived by his children Joanne Gorko of Medicine Hat and her children James, … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Symonds announces her passing, at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones onSunday, December 25, 2022 at the Claresholm General Hospital. Lois was born on August 25, 1929 in Claresholm. She would start her schooling in Claresholm and finish in Stavely. She was the middle child of Nellie and Olaf … Read more…
January 5, 1953 – December 23, 2022It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Marie Sanders on Friday, December 23, 2022, in Claresholm, Alberta. Brenda will be greatly missed by her daughter Diana, son Darren (Shannon) and grandkids Kaya and Cale. She will also be greatly missed by sisters Donna (Gord) Schwindt, Sharon Monical and Janice Munro and … Read more…
June 3, 1941 – December 21, 2022It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex at the age of 81 years old on December 21, 2022, in Fort Macleod, Alberta.A proud and independent man, Alex was a loving husband to Margo and a devoted father to Alexandra. He wore his heart on his sleeve and … Read more…
June 26, 1944 – December 26, 2022It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom. She was born June 26th in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, the second child in her family. Mom took her early schooling in Smiley and later in Kindersley. She was active in the church youth group where she met our Dad, and married … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWork continues on the re-development of downtown Amundsen Park, and Claresholm town council recently had an update on everything that has been accomplished.At its Jan. 23 meeting, council reviewed oral and written reports from administration.The written report stated the Amundsen Park re-design project began in 2019 with the creation of a community visioning committee, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWith the just eight skaters and smarting from a Friday night loss to Brooks, the Claresholm Under-18 Thunder hockey team exacted their revenge on the Bulldogs by beating them in the “A” final of a tournament in Blackfalds.The tournament opened on Friday night, Jan. 27 with Brooks handing Claresholm a 9-8 loss.Brooks led 3-1 after … Read more…