On May 3, 2026, Harold (Harry) Douglas Riehl passed away peacefully at home. Harry was born June 6, 1949 in Saskatoon, SK. He grew up on the family farm surrounded by his many Uncles, Aunts and Grandparents. Harry loved farm life, leaving home at early age to continue Grain Farming, Fencing, Truck Driving for Lambe’s Trucking, Constructing Claresholm Grain Elevators, Horse Wrangler at Wilderness Ranch Camp. He was … Read more…
Donna “Faye” Jordan, born August 30, 1940, in Saskatoon, SK, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, surrounded by the deep love of her family.Faye is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Grant, her partner in countless adventures—from motorhome travels across Canada and U.S to cherished trips to New Zealand, Australia and the UK. It was … Read more…
Joyce Mayled (née McCrimmon) was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and spent her childhood on the family farm near Bon Accord. She was the beloved daughter of Arthur McCrimmon, born in Winnipeg, and Bessie (Hoefer) McCrimmon, born in Hubbard, Iowa. Joyce’s early family story stretched across the prairies and the American Midwest — her grandfather Hoefer moved to California for his … Read more…
March 1, 1937 – May 1, 2026With deepest regret we share the sad news of Cliff’s passingMay 1, 2026. He was born March 1, 1937 in Stavely following mother, Eva’s, five mile journey, first three by stone boat then Model T, at the home of Edna Olson, where a doctor later attended.He is survived by his grateful and devoted wife … Read more…
West Meadow Elementary School held their annual developmental check-in on May 7 for students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Here, Linden Egger goes through a station run by Chery Starling while Linden’s mother Breanna Seeman looks on. For full coverage please see page seven. Photo by Terril Orsten
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP responded to a suspected bomb threat at Willow Creek Composite High School on Monday, May 11, but there was no need for evacuation and the authorities have identified the person responsible.The school sent an e-mail to parents explaining that students reported another threat written in a bathroom stall at Willow Creek Composite High School.As a … Read more…
My name is Terril Orsten, and if you don’t remember me at all, you’ll either recognize my last name as the same as one of the first grade teachers at West Meadow, or a former RCMP officer in town. This isn’t mere coincidence, those are my parents. If that doesn’t jog your memory at all, you’ll have about a month … Read more…