Eric Gary Hawthorne “The Big E, The Friendly Giant” went to The Last Rodeo Nov. 22/2024 at the age of 75.Eric’s early life on the farm at Torrington likely influenced his love of the land and the cowboy life. Formal schooling took place in Torrington and later at Milk River but no doubt his preferred education took place in the … Read more…
June 21, 1927 – November 30, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Brown announce his passing on November 30, 2024.Gordon was born and raised in Claresholm, Alberta, where he grew up on the family farm and attended school. After graduation, he attended the University of Alberta.Gordon worked in Yellowknife, NWT as well as the Crowsnest … Read more…
Sunrise November 24, 1940 Calmar, AlbertaSunset December 2, 2024 High River, AlbertaRuben will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family: two daughters and son, Cheryl (Rolly), Sonya (Lee) Nelson, Dan (Marilyn); sister Elaine (Bob) Wagner, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria of 64 years, son Andy, grandson Ryley, sisters Diane and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Christmas Hamper program is on again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper.She suspects with … Read more…
By Rob Vogt As the sound of singing filled the air at West Meadow Elementary School last week, it was just a small taste of what the Claresholm Community Singers will be offering with their Christmas concerts later this week.The Community Singers were at the school on Thursday, Dec. 5, where choir member and retired teacher Daryl Sutter introduced the group.“We’re … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder advanced all the way to the “A” final of their home hockey tournament on the weekend, before falling to a familiar foe.The Thunder hosted a tournament on Dec. 6 to 8 at Claresholm Arena, attracting teams from Calgary and Okotoks.The Thunder opened play on Saturday, Dec. 7, defeating the Okotoks Oilers by a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt You don’t have to go too far to experience the beauty and history in this region.To help you with that, local author Rob Steel has published his first book, “Dirt Trails and Back Roads” that takes the reader on a journey through the west through a series of vignettes.“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said the … Read more…