By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has received a grant for just less than $350,000 to upgrade the water main lines at the water treatment plant.On Thursday, June 25, Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, presented a cheque for $349,003 to Brad Schlossberger, the mayor of Claresholm, and Brad Burns, the town’s utilities manager.“The Town of Claresholm wishes to thank the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe third time was the charm for Willow Creek Composite High School as they brought home first, second and third place finishes in a unique electric vehicle challenge.Every year, Edison Motors, of Merritt, B.C, puts on a competition for high schools that has each school build an electric go-kart.This year’s competition culminated in an event in Golden, B.C. … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe swimming program at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has been recognized by the lifesaving society with two prestigious awards.The presentations were made at the annual general meeting of the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch in Lacombe on June 19.The town received the Terry Cavanaugh Junior Lifeguard Club Recognition Award for the largest junior lifeguard program, for … Read more…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allan Edward Engel on May 31, 2026.Born in Calgary to Georgina and Edward Engel on November 22, 1949, Allan is survived by his sister (Ellen), his two children (Josh and Amanda) and his two step-children (Corrie-Ann and Gina). He was loved by Cathy, Laurie and Joy during his life, … Read more…
Born April 3, 1950 in Claresholm, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.Cliff (Two Shoes) was born to Gladys and Walter Waddell in Claresholm. He graduated high school here before completing an Agricultural Mechanics Diploma at Olds College. In his younger years he travelled and worked at a variety of jobs including deckhand on a tugboat (he couldn’t swim!), … Read more…
It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Andrew Thompson announce his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was fighting cancer with amazing strength and grace. He was our warrior.Matt was born in Hamilton, ON. He attended school in Hamilton, Hagersville and Okotoks. He attended SAIT College where he studied for carpentry and won many scholarships for his hard … Read more…
Our cherished mother Marion Maureen (Mikel) Hart passed away June 12, 2026 ten days after her 97th birthday. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Mary Mikel (Scott), her brother Clarence Scott (Sonny), sister Lorna, son-in-law Jack Brosz, and, in 2016, her beloved husband, Raymond Henry Hart; her brother-in-law, Orrin Hart and sister-in-law Margaret Hart; also her brothers-in-law Norman … Read more…