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…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterChildren have gone missing from a village.The crown jewels of the kingdom have been stolen, and the prince visits the village looking for them.He hears about the missing children and vows to find them.And he merts a gypsy girl in the process.Such is the plot for “Hansel and Gretel”, the latest production of Stavely’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterVicki McLaughlin wanted to stay in Kinettes until a cure for cystic fibrosis was found.That has not happened yet, but medicine is as close as it has been in a long time. A drug called Trikafta has given CF patients a new lease on life.Still, after more than 30 years of service to the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has brought an infusion of new people into the community, to work and live.An information session on that program was held at the Claresholm town office and multi-use community building on Jan. 18 for about a dozen people in attendance.It was hosted on by the Claresholm and District … Read more…