By Rob Vogt It will be an evening of information for women on their heart and on how to stay healthy.The second annual Women and Heart Disease Information Night takes place next Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Claresholm Social Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Organizer Mary Holgate will start the evening at 6 p.m., sharing her story of the … Read more…
July 30, 1945 – January 27, 2025 (age 79).It is with heavy hearts that the family of Art Scott announce his passing on January 27, 2025, at the Claresholm General Hospital. He was born in Claresholm on July 30, 1945, the first child of Ivan and Margret (Sundquist) Scott, and raised on the family farm west of Stavely with his two … Read more…
It is with humble gratitude we announce that Jack Fleming passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 29, 2025 at Adaptacare in Lethbridge at the age of 96. Jack had a good long life and was blessed to exit this planet in such a gentle way.Jack was born on the farm near Laura, SK. His parents Islay Thompson & … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Livingstone Range School Division board of trustees has received a report on a proposed four-day school week, and will make a decision at its next meeting.The division issued a release on Jan. 28 stating that following months of stakeholder engagement, extensive research and scenario development, and cost savings analysis by senior administration and division staff, the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was easily the most exciting basketball game of the season.The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls’ basketball team staged a last-minute comeback to tie their game against Matthew Halton High School of Pincher Creek, then won it in overtime.The Cobras hosted Hawks on Friday, Jan. 31, winning by a score of 19-16.Pincher Creek … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a busy time to start a new job but Shea Mellow said her first months as principal of West Meadow Elementary School were all she could ask for.“It’s been great,” she said.Coming in December, which can be the busiest month of the year, brought its own challenges.“The staff was very welcoming, very open-minded about new … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Like many municipal facilities, arenas are not designed as profit centres or to break even financially. One Alberta energy solutions company wants to work with Claresholm town council to change that.While critical, quality of life elements in a community such as arenas, swimming pools, parks and other municipal recreation facilities, are taxpayer-funded and … Read more…