It is with great sadness that the family of Georgina (Jean) Knelsen announces her passing on September 7, 2025.Jean will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 49 years, Tim, and fondly remembered by her daughter, Tracey (John), and her son, Trevor (Monica). She was a proud grandmother to Tim Gleason (Rebecca), Matt Gleason, and Jacob Knelsen, and a … Read more…
January 30, 1933 – September 21, 2025 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of George Norman Egger on September 21, 2025.George was born in Bell Donald, AB on January 30, 1933. He was a volunteer fireman when he just came to Claresholm, and lived at the firehall with Jimmy Lawrence. His rent was keeping the trucks maintained. … Read more…
By Sean Beaton, Superintendent, Livingstone Range School DivisionYesterday the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) announced that its members rejected the tentative agreement with the Government of Alberta.This means that teachers are in a position to initiate job action on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. While we anticipate this will be a province-wide, general strike, the specific details about job action have not … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm will see an increase of $5.64 for the year on their natural gas bills after town council approved an increase to the franchise fee collected on its behalf by the gas company.At its Sept. 22 meeting, council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney explaining ATCO franchise fees are … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Ratepayers in the Town of Claresholm will see an increase of $13.68, or $1.14 per month, on their electricity bills after town council approved an increase to the franchise fee collected on its behalf by the power company.At its Sept. 22 meeting, council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney explaining Fortis franchise fees are … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has adopted a year-round, outdoor watering schedule.At its Sept. 8 meeting, Council approved the final two readings of a bylaw with an outdoor watering schedule.Key features of the schedule include:• The watering schedule has been incorporated directly into the town’s water shortage response plan, which now reads The Town of Claresholm watering schedule and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School “A” girls volleyball team won their home tournament this past weekend with a thrilling victory in the final over Canmore.The Cobras welcomed teams from High River, the Piikani Nation, Canmore, Fort Macleod, Picture Butte, Nobleford and the Kainai Nation for a one-day tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27.The Cobras opened with a … Read more…